Computer Aided Design Operator

Consulting Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting Solutions in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an AutoCAD CAD Operator II to create, revise, and maintain engineering drawings. You will convert redlines and design modifications into precise drawings, supporting engineers and technologists with fast, accurate outputs.

The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD experience, prefers Civil 3D and Inventor, and can contribute with minimal training. This contract role is hybrid in Cincinnati with a 3-year W2 arrangement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in drafting or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional drafting using AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in interpreting markups and producing accurate technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering markups and redlines and incorporate changes into drawings.
• Produce detailed construction drawings per drafting standards.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness and quality before release.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to resolve drafting questions.
• Manage drawing revisions, documentation updates, and file organization.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Autodesk Inventor

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Engineering Tech

Job description

Locations: Cincinnati, OH (hybrid 3x per week)

Contract duration: 3- year W2 contract

Job 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.

Consulting Solutions and its family of companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at: [e-mail].