Design Supervisor (Internal)

United Utility Power Services, LLC; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Disability Insurance

Job summary

United Utility Services is seeking a Design Supervisor to lead the design organization and provide technical oversight of project execution. You will manage workload, mentor staff, ensure client requirements and quality standards are met, and drive high performance.

This primarily office-based role includes occasional field visits to client facilities and job sites. You will collaborate with project managers and engineering leadership, promote safety, continuous improvement, and a culture of

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of design experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability.
• Strong understanding of project execution, design standards, and quality management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Preferred qualifications: supervisory experience; experience managing multidisciplinary teams; experience supporting resource planning and operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise design staff and coordinate daily workload assignments.
• Mentor employees through coaching, technical guidance, and career development.
• Ensure design deliverables meet client requirements, quality expectations, and company standards.
• Coordinate priorities with project managers and engineering leadership.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, performance evaluations, and succession planning.
• Monitor project schedules, resource utilization, and quality objectives.
• Promote collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• Support operational initiatives and client relationship development.
• Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, and technical excellence.

Skills

Design experience

Leadership

Project execution

Quality management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

The salary for this position is $50-$60 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Location: The Woodlands, TX

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays
• short and long-term disability

About the Role

The Design Supervisor provides day-to-day leadership for the design organization while maintaining technical oversight of project execution. This role is responsible for workload management, employee development, quality, and team performance, ensuring successful delivery of design services while fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise design staff and coordinate daily workload assignments.
• Mentor employees through coaching, technical guidance, and career development.
• Ensure design deliverables meet client requirements, quality expectations, and company standards.
• Coordinate priorities with project managers and engineering leadership.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, performance evaluations, and succession planning.
• Monitor project schedules, resource utilization, and quality objectives.
• Promote collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• Support operational initiatives and client relationship development.
• Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, and technical excellence.

Key Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of design experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability.
• Strong understanding of project execution, design standards, and quality management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting resource planning and operational improvements.

This position is primarily office-based with occasional field visits to client facilities and job sites. Field work may involve walking on uneven terrain, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE). Travel is expected to be limited and based on project needs.

Application Deadline

This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.

Important Information

Applicants may be asked: “Are you currently employed by the Company?” For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.