CAD Operator II – Electrical/Utility # 26-20152

US Tech Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a CAD Operator II to create, revise, and maintain engineering drawings and design documentation using AutoCAD. The role supports engineers by converting redline markups into accurate technical drawings with high quality.

Preference given to candidates with electric utility and substation design knowledge, Civil 3D and Inventor proficiency. Ideal candidates contribute quickly with minimal training and join a fast-paced engineering team.

Qualifications

• Experience with electric utility, transmission, or substation design 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.

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

Substation design knowledge

Electric utility context understanding

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Autodesk Inventor

Bluebeam

Job description

Duration: 36 Months

Job Summary

• 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.

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.

Note: Hybrid, 3 days/week in office

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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