AutoCAD Design Supervisor

HNM Systems, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HNM Systems is hiring an AutoCAD Supervisor to lead telecom design delivery for large-scale infrastructure projects. You will oversee a team of designers, manage daily activities, and ensure accurate, timely telecom design packages that meet permitting and construction requirements.

The role requires hands-on design expertise with permitting and construction, and strong leadership to coach and develop a design team in a fast-paced environment. Some travel to regional offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Prior hands-on experience creating telecom design drawings with permitting and construction requirements.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing overhead and underground telecommunications design.
• Proven supervisory experience involving project prioritization and workforce planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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.

Skills

Telecom design

AutoCAD

Team leadership

Project coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

MicroStation

Job description

HNM Systems is the leading tech-enabled professional services provider, shaping the workforce across the telecom, energy, and technology sectors. We connect specialized talent with direct hire, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities that support fiber expansion, digital infrastructure, wireless networks, and smart grid energy solutions. Our innovative approach delivers high-impact outcomes, with a 94% success rate in talent placement and project execution. Relentlessly people-driven, HNM Systems sets the industry standard through exceptional employee experience and long-term client value.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

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 an AutoCAD Supervisor to support telecom engineering projects. 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.