Hammel, Green, and Abrahamson

Designer/Staker III

Hammel, Green, and Abrahamson$72K — $93K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or technical degree preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in electric distribution design and staking.
  • Demonstrated capacity for independent project leadership and outdoor field work.
  • Strong technical writing and communication abilities for effective client interaction.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines while fostering client relationships.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean record required.
  • Must be within commuting distance of Brighton, CO or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of complex medium-voltage distribution lines and service extensions.
  • Conduct advanced field staking, including route evaluations and site measurements.
  • Develop and approve construction drawings, work orders, and cost estimates.
  • Analyze field data and maps for optimal design solutions.
  • Act as technical liaison for clients and resolve project-related issues.
  • Provide mentorship and quality oversight for junior team members.
  • Support project planning efforts, including scope and scheduling management.

Benefits

  • Technical leadership role with opportunities for mentorship.
  • Dynamic work environment with field and office responsibilities.
  • Exposure to complex engineering projects across various utility clients.
  • Career growth potential in a senior role.
Full Job Description
HGA is seeking a Designer/Staker III to support operations in Brighton, CO. The Designer/Staker III serves as a senior-level technical professional, independently leading highly complex design and field staking activities for overhead and underground electric distribution systems in support of multiple utility clients. This role requires advanced technical expertise, strong field and project leadership experience, and the ability to oversee projects from initial concept through completion with minimal direction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the design of complex medium-voltage distribution lines, service extensions, system upgrades, and reliability improvements.

  • Perform advanced field staking activities, including detailed route evaluations, equipment and structural assessments, site measurements, and right-of-way reviews.

  • Develop, review, and approve detailed construction drawings, work orders, cost estimates, and supporting documentation in accordance with client-specific standards.

  • Analyze and interpret field data, system records, maps, drawings, and aerial imagery to determine optimal and cost-effective design solutions.

  • Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients, property owners, and customers on assigned projects, resolving issues and ensuring timely delivery.

  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality control oversight for Designer/Staker I and II team members.

  • Support project planning efforts, including scope development, scheduling, and coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.

  • Ensure all designs meet or exceed applicable safety codes, utility standards, and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate or technical degree is strongly preferred.

  • A minimum of five years of progressive experience in electric distribution design, staking, surveying, or joint-use projects is required.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and work independently in both outdoor field environments and office settings is required.

  • Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills are required, with the ability to interface effectively with clients.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain strong client relationships is required.

  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required.

  • Must live within commuting distance of Brighton, CO or be willing to relocate.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate or technical degree in drafting, engineering technology, or a related field is preferred.

  • Advanced experience with utility design software, GIS platforms, and staking applications is preferred.

  • Proficiency with PLS-CADD and O-Calc is strongly preferred.

  • Prior experience mentoring junior designers or serving in a lead or senior designer role is preferred.

    The pay for this position will be in the $35-$45/hour range.

About Hammel, Green, and Abrahamson

Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. (HGA) is an American architecture, engineering and planning firm with offices in Minneapolis and Rochester, Minnesota; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, California; and Washington, DC. The firm was founded in 1953 by Richard Hammel, Curt Green, and Bruce Abrahamson. HGA provides services in architecture, interior design, engineering, planning, lighting design, landscape architecture, and environmental graphics design. The firm has worked on projects in the healthcare, arts and culture, community, corporate, education, government, and science and technology sectors. HGA has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture Firm Award in 2013.
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