CAD Operator

Description:

*First two weeks fully onsite, then hybrid, 3 days/week in office*
Pay:$20.00- $30.00 per hour DOE
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled CAD Designer with experience in MicroStation and AutoCAD to support civil and electrical design projects, as well as contribute to team-wide digital efficiency initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical drafting capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across platforms.

Responsibilities
• Create and revise civil and electrical design drawings using MicroStation and AutoCAD based on engineer or designer markups.
• Apply design expertise to produce accurate and comprehensive drawings from verbal instructions, sketches, field measurements, and written documentation.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating CAD work within the department.
• Develop and maintain CAD standards, work methods, and libraries of 2D/3D parts, blocks, and details to improve drawing clarity and consistency.
• Maintain and update electronic drawings in the company’s document management system.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination of design activities.
• Support the creation and maintenance of the group SharePoint site to improve team collaboration and resource sharing.
• Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline workflows, including combining PDFs and optimizing document handling processes.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities within design and documentation workflows to improve efficiency.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Maintain organized records and drawing files.

Basic Qualifications
• Associate Degree in Computer Aided Drafting Technology (or equivalent) with 3–7 years of experience,
OR
• 5–11 years of experience with at least 30 credit hours completed in an approved technical program,
OR
• 8–17 years of equivalent experience without a degree.

Desired Qualifications
• Experience with FileNet Fusion.
• Prior experience in the utility industry.
• Proficiency in both AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Familiarity with raster drawings in CAD.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards.
• Experience developing or maintaining SharePoint sites.
• Experience with scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, VBA) for document automation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.