AES Team Supervisor – Mechanicsville, VA

Austin Community College; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking an AES Team Supervisor to lead operations in Mechanicsville, VA. This role is pivotal in ensuring that design technologies and CADD platforms operate efficiently while providing support and training to staff.

Candidates should possess a strong background in engineering and technology, coupled with leadership skills. Effective communication and project coordination are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze complex technical issues.
• Effective communication with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of engineering design standards and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and manage daily operations.
• Lead development of policies and procedures.
• Oversee technical standards and training for staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Project coordination

Digital design standards

Technology evaluation

Change management

Supervisory skills

CADD knowledge

GIS integration

Quality assurance

Technical writing

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

Job description

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AES Team Supervisor - Mechanicsville, VA

Supervise staff conducting complex analysis and providing support to assigned operational program area. The position ensures that CADD platforms, design applications, and related technologies operate efficiently and consistently across projects. This role also provides technical guidance, troubleshooting, and training to staff, helping teams leverage technology to produce accurate, high quality design deliverables. In essence, the position serves as the bridge between engineering needs and the digital tools that enable modern design production.

How you will contribute:

• Program Leadership and Policy Development: Lead the development, interpretation, and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards related to design technologies. Oversee program initiatives, ensure alignment with statewide engineering and design objectives, and provide strategic guidance to support consistent and compliant use of design technology tools. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate policy impacts and recommend improvements.
• Program Operations and Resolution: Manage daily operations of the design technologies program area, including coordination of support activities, troubleshooting escalated technical issues, and ensuring timely resolution of complex software or workflow challenges. Collaborate with IT, engineering teams, and vendors to address system needs, software updates, and operational impacts.
• Supervision and Staff Development: Supervise engineering and technical staff within the design technologies program area. Assign work, provide performance feedback, conduct evaluations, and support professional development. Ensure staff have the training, resources, and guidance needed to effectively support design technology platforms and workflows. Promote a collaborative, high performance team environment.
• Technical Oversight and Standards Management: Oversee the creation, maintenance, and enforcement of design technology standards, templates, and workflows. Ensure compliance with agency, state, and federal requirements. Provide expert review of digital design deliverables, evaluate adherence to standards, and lead quality assurance initiatives to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across engineering disciplines.
• Technology Evaluation and Implementation: Research emerging design technologies, evaluate new tools, and support pilot projects and implementation strategies. Assess software capabilities, compatibility, and user impacts. Provide recommendations for technology adoption, system enhancements, and process improvements that advance digital design capabilities and support agency goals.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse groups.
• Ability to coordinate projects across various districts, divisions, consultants, and IT teams.
• Ability to design, maintain, document, and enforce digital design standards and workflows.
• Ability to evaluate and implement emerging design technologies, long‑range technology strategies, and modernization plans.
• Ability to evaluate process efficiency, recommend improvements, and ensure statewide consistency and policy adherence.
• Ability to lead and support change management efforts during technology rollouts and policy changes.
• Ability to lead training sessions, workshops, and presentations.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments within scheduled time frames.
• Ability to supervise engineers, analysts, or CADD support staff and provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Knowledge in CADD platforms (e.g., MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D).
• Knowledge in ProjectWise.
• Knowledge of GIS integration, asset management systems, and project delivery platforms.
• Knowledge of design automation, configuration management, and template development.
• Knowledge of transportation engineering standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, state DOT design manuals).
• Skill in prioritizing competing deadlines and requirements.
• Skill in quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) for digital design deliverables.
• Skill in technical writing, documentation, and policy communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and translate them into clear policy recommendations.
• Ability to assign work, evaluate performance, coach employees, and support professional development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, IT staff, leadership, and external partners and support cross‑disciplinary coordination.
• Ability to develop, interpret, or implement technical policies, procedures, or standards.
• Ability to evaluate new technologies, support implementation, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Ability to manage program operations and coordinate work across teams.
• Ability to prepare reports, guidance documents, and presentations with strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of engineering design standards, digital workflows, and quality assurance practices.
• Skill in data management, digital workflows, and engineering software integration.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Planning, or related field desired.
• Ability to interpret technical plans, drawings, and project documentation.
• Experience applying established procedures and quality control standards in a technical environment.
• Experience using CAD or design support software such as MicroStation or OpenRoads.
• Skill in advanced technical tools or methods such as GIS fundamentals or CAD drafting techniques.