Design Supervisor

HNM Systems; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HNM Systems is seeking an experienced Electrical Distribution Design Supervisor to lead a team of designers in the Tampa, Florida market. The role involves technical leadership for overhead and underground distribution projects and ensuring compliance with utility standards.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, manage design workloads, review design packages, and collaborate with engineering, permitting, and construction teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical distribution design experience.
• 3+ years of leadership, supervisory, lead designer, or project coordination experience.
• Strong knowledge of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Advanced understanding of utility design standards, construction practices, and electrical distribution engineering principles.
• Strong AutoCAD experience.
• Experience reviewing and approving construction-ready design packages.
• Knowledge of utility safety regulations, standards, and industry codes.
• Strong mathematical skills, including geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to independently complete and oversee large, complex design projects.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience implementing and maintaining QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Electrical Designers.
• Manage design workloads, schedules, and production deliverables across multiple projects.
• Provide technical leadership for overhead and underground electrical distribution designs.
• Review and approve design packages, construction drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, customer requirements, applicable regulations, and industry codes.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and schedule management.
• Coordinate with utility stakeholders, engineering teams, permitting agencies, municipalities, and construction personnel.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control efforts and maintain design quality standards.
• Assist with onboarding and development of junior design staff.
• Resolve complex technical design challenges and provide guidance to project teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and design process optimization.
• Monitor project milestones and ensure successful project execution.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical distribution design

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

QA/QC

Mathematics (geometry, trig)

Team mentoring

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Added - 08/10/26 Design Supervisor Drafting & Design Tampa , Florida | Contract

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HNM Systems

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 is an opportunity to lead critical electric utility infrastructure projects that directly support power reliability, system modernization, and community growth. You'll guide a team of designers working on complex overhead and underground distribution programs while partnering with stakeholders across engineering, construction, and utility operations. The role offers a strong blend of technical leadership, project ownership, and career growth within a high-impact infrastructure environment. If you enjoy mentoring teams and driving quality project execution, this position offers meaningful long-term impact.

Overview

Our customer is seeking an experienced Electrical Distribution Design Supervisor to lead a team supporting electrical distribution design projects throughout the Tampa, Florida market. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee project execution, ensure compliance with utility standards and industry requirements, and support the delivery of high-quality electric distribution infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a seasoned utility design professional with strong leadership skills and extensive experience in overhead and underground distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Electrical Designers.
• Manage design workloads, schedules, and production deliverables across multiple projects.
• Provide technical leadership for overhead and underground electrical distribution designs.
• Review and approve design packages, construction drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, customer requirements, applicable regulations, and industry codes.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and schedule management.
• Coordinate with utility stakeholders, engineering teams, permitting agencies, municipalities, and construction personnel.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control efforts and maintain design quality standards.
• Assist with onboarding and development of junior design staff.
• Resolve complex technical design challenges and provide guidance to project teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and design process optimization.
• Monitor project milestones and ensure successful project execution.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical distribution design experience.
• 3+ years of leadership, supervisory, lead designer, or project coordination experience.
• Strong knowledge of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Advanced understanding of utility design standards, construction practices, and electrical distribution engineering principles.
• Strong AutoCAD experience.
• Experience reviewing and approving construction-ready design packages.
• Knowledge of utility safety regulations, standards, and industry codes.
• Strong mathematical skills, including geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to independently complete and oversee large, complex design projects.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience implementing and maintaining QA/QC processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting major electric utility distribution programs.
• GIS, ArcGIS, or ESRI experience.
• Experience supporting system upgrades, reliability programs, grid hardening initiatives, and new service installations.
• Utility contractor, utility engineering, or utility consulting experience.
• Experience developing AutoCAD workflows, standards, or applications.

Work Environment / Additional Information

• Candidates should reside within the local Tampa area.

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.