CAD Operator II

Primary Talent Partners; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA-compliant supplemental package

Job summary

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a CAD Operator II in Cincinnati, OH. The role supports engineers by creating and revising AutoCAD drawings and related documentation for power and utilities projects. This 3-year contract offers a hybrid schedule with three days in office.

The ideal candidate brings AutoCAD expertise, Civil 3D and Inventor familiarity, and utility design exposure. Strong attention to detail and independent work style are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, CAD Technology, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional drafting experience using AutoCAD.
• Proficiency using AutoCAD as a primary job function in a production drafting environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering markups, technical drawings, specifications, and design documents.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting electric utility, transmission, or substation design projects.
• Working knowledge of substation layouts, equipment arrangements, one-line diagrams, control house drawings, grounding plans, and related utility design standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor preferred.
• Experience creating and revising electrical engineering drawings in a utility, industrial, or power delivery environment.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam or similar electronic markup software.
• Experience supporting engineering and design teams within regulated utility environments.
• Knowledge of drafting standards, revision control practices, and engineering documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering markups, sketches, and redline revisions and accurately incorporate changes into design drawings.
• Produce detailed construction and engineering drawings that comply with company drafting standards and procedures.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and quality prior to release.
• Collaborate with engineers, engineering technologists, and project teams to resolve drafting and design questions.
• Manage drawing revisions, documentation updates, and file organization within company systems.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and attention to detail in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Apply established drafting standards and best practices to ensure consistency across project deliverables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent working

Quality mindset

Education

Associate degree in Drafting / CAD technology or related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Autodesk Inventor

Bluebeam

Job description

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a CAD Operator II with our large power and utilities client in Cincinnati, OH. This is a 3-year contract with a potential for extension. This is a hybrid position - 3 days a week in office.

Pay:

$23.00 - $24.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Description:

The CAD Operator II is responsible for creating, revising, and maintaining engineering drawings and design documentation using AutoCAD. This role supports engineers and engineering technologists by converting redline markups and digital design modifications into accurate, high-quality technical drawings.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled drafting professional with strong AutoCAD experience who can quickly contribute with minimal training. Preference will be given to candidates with electric utility and substation design knowledge, as well as proficiency in AutoCAD. Civil 3D and Autodesk Inventor knowledge is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret engineering markups, sketches, and redline revisions and accurately incorporate changes into design drawings.
• Produce detailed construction and engineering drawings that comply with company drafting standards and procedures.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and quality prior to release.
• Collaborate with engineers, engineering technologists, and project teams to resolve drafting and design questions.
• Manage drawing revisions, documentation updates, and file organization within company systems.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and attention to detail in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Apply established drafting standards and best practices to ensure consistency across project deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Drafting, CAD Technology, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional drafting experience using AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AutoCAD as a primary job function in a production drafting environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering markups, technical drawings, specifications, and design documents.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting electric utility, transmission, or substation design projects strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of substation layouts, equipment arrangements, one-line diagrams, control house drawings, grounding plans, and related utility design standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor preferred.
• Experience creating and revising electrical engineering drawings in a utility, industrial, or power delivery environment.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam or similar electronic markup software.
• Experience supporting engineering and design teams within regulated utility environments.
• Knowledge of drafting standards, revision control practices, and engineering documentation processes.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affidative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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