Hammel, Green, and Abrahamson

Designer / Staker IV

Hammel, Green, and Abrahamson$76K — $106K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent, plus an associate or technical degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of eight years in electric distribution design and staking.
  • Experience leading complex projects independently in field and office settings.
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills for client interactions.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and maintain client relationships under deadlines.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean record.
  • Commute to Brighton, CO or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of medium-voltage distribution lines and upgrades.
  • Quickly learn client software and processes, training junior staff.
  • Conduct advanced field staking activities like route evaluations and site measurements.
  • Develop and approve construction drawings and work orders.
  • Analyze field data and system records for efficient design solutions.
  • Act as the primary technical contact for clients and project stakeholders.
  • Provide mentorship and quality control for junior designers.
  • Support project planning, scheduling, and coordination with teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Mentorship from senior technical leaders.
  • Supportive team environment with project variety.
  • Flexibility in work location and hours.
Full Job Description
HGA is seeking a Designer/Staker IV to support operations in Brighton, Colorado. This senior-level technical professional will independently lead highly complex design and field staking activities for overhead and underground electric distribution systems in support of multiple utility clients. The 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

  • Rapidly develop proficiency with client-utilized software, specs, and processes, and train junior team members accordingly

  • Perform advanced field staking activities, including 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

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

  • Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients, property owners, and customers on assigned projects

  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality control oversight for Designer/Staker I, II, and III 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 and an associate or technical degree; extensive relevant experience may be substituted for degree

  • Minimum of eight years of progressive experience in electric distribution design and staking

  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and work independently in both field and office environments

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

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and clients, meet deadlines, and maintain strong client relationships

  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

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

  • Experience in surveying and joint-use projects

  • Bachelor's degree in drafting, engineering technology, or a related field

This position pays in the $37 to $51/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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