Design Supervisor - AutoCAD - OSP

This role offers the chance to lead and shape telecom design delivery for large-scale infrastructure projects that directly support broadband and fiber expansion. You’ll step into a hands-on leadership position with real ownership over design quality, schedules, and team development. For experienced telecom designers ready to move deeper into people leadership, this role provides strong visibility, influence, and long-term career value.
Overview Our customer, a leading utility construction and infrastructure provider, is hiring a Design Supervisor to support telecom engineering projects in Northern Virginia or Stafford, VA. This role is responsible for managing daily design activities, supervising design resources, and ensuring timely, accurate delivery of telecom design packages that meet permitting and construction requirements.
Key Responsibilities Manage and direct technical design activities supporting telecom engineering projects
Supervise and prioritize daily work for a team of telecom designers
Ensure detailed design drawings are completed accurately and delivered on schedule
Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability for design teammates
Review and guide overhead and underground telecom designs to align with permitting and construction needs
Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to support overall project completion
Communicate design progress, risks, and milestones to internal and external partners
Promote collaboration and best practices across design and project teams
All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Prior hands-on experience creating telecom engineering drawings that include permitting and construction requirements
Demonstrated experience overseeing overhead and underground telecommunications design
Proven supervisory experience involving project prioritization and workforce planning
Strong understanding of how telecom designs translate to field construction
Working knowledge of telecom design software, including AutoCAD
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Preferred Qualifications Experience supervising teams of 5 or more designers
Knowledge of local municipal permitting requirements (right-of-way and/or environmental)
Understanding of underground and overhead construction operations for telecom, broadband, or fiber infrastructure
Exposure to GIS, right-of-way acquisition, and/or surveying processes
Experience with ArcGIS , MicroStation , or similar design tools
Work Environment / Additional Information Based in Northern Virginia (Fairfax area) or Stafford, VA
Flexibility to train or collaborate with teams in Stafford
Expect periodic travel to regional offices (approximately once per week depending on base location)
EEO Disclaimer (USA) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. This job description is subject to revision, and it may be updated to reflect changes in the role or organization.
HNM Systems utilizes legally permissible drug and background checks as part of our screening process. Essential requirements of the position include eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.
It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.

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