CAD Operator III

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a CAD Operator III with our large power and utilities client in Raleigh, NC. This is a 12-month contract with a potential for extension.

$26.00 - $28.00/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.

We are seeking a skilled CAD Designer with experience in Micro Station 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.

• Create and revise civil and electrical design drawings using Micro Station 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.

• 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.

• Experience with File Net Fusion.
• Prior experience in the utility industry.
• Proficiency in both AutoCAD and Micro Station. Specifically AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• 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., Power Shell, Python, VBA) for document automation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affidavit 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. 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 i