Staking Engineer

Tipmont; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tipmont is seeking a Staking Engineer to design safe, reliable electric lines and facilities for our north central Indiana service area. You’ll use GIS and field-staking tools to ensure efficient, future-ready grid enhancements and accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, operations, and member services, with a focus on safety, code compliance and high‑quality customer support for homes, farms and businesses.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical degree in engineering technology or related field.
• Three to five years of electric utility distribution design, staking or related work.
• Proficiency with design software, mapping tools and standard office applications.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform field staking, design and layout of electric distribution lines and facilities.
• Develop construction plans, material lists, cost estimates and work orders.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, right‑of‑way and member services teams.
• Serve as technical point of contact for members, contractors and developers.
• Assist planning of projects including load growth and system upgrades.
• Ensure designs meet safety, reliability and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and mapping data.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering technology

Tools

GIS mapping

GIS data collection

Field-staking software

Job description

Are you our next Staking Engineer?

Have you mastered the essentials of expertly designed electrical systems and facilities? Are you always curious to learn about and explore innovative trends? Can you balance immediate and long-term needs? Do you want to directly benefit local families, farms, businesses and communities?

If you can picture yourself in this role alongside an amazing team of hard-working, adaptable colleagues, you may be the next Staking Engineer.

As the Staking Engineer, you will design safe, reliable and cost-effective electric lines and facilities for Tipmont, an electric distribution cooperative serving eight counties and 30,000+ meters in north central Indiana. Your technical expertise and hands-on skills in the field will ensure that Tipmont systems meet current demands while being well‑fortified for future growth.

Through collaborative processes and the use of cutting‑edge software and technology — including GIS mapping, GIS data collection and field‑staking software — you’ll play an integral role to maintain and enhance the reliability and efficiency of Tipmont’s electrical grid.

With excellent attention to detail and organization, you will shape consistently excellent electricity access for the homes, schools, farms and businesses Tipmont serves.

Duties that intrigue you include:

• Performing field staking, design and layout of electric distribution lines and facilities for new construction, system improvements, and commercial and industrial projects
• Developing construction plans, material lists, cost estimates and work orders in compliance with Tipmont standards and applicable codes
• Coordinating closely with engineering, operations, right‑of‑way, and member services colleagues to ensure the efficient, accurate completion of projects
• Serving as a technical point of contact for members, contractors, developers and other external stakeholders
• Assisting with the planning and execution of projects serving commercial and industrial members, including load growth and system upgrades
• Ensuring designs meet all safety, reliability and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, records and mapping data
• Participating in field inspections and assisting with troubleshooting and problem resolution as needed
• Supporting departmental needs for training and development

You’ll join a company where all employees live by corporate values of innovation, public‑service heart, passion, respect and making an impact. We do more than just speak to those values. We live them out every day — and so will you!

We offer an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental and life insurance; 401(k) matching and a pension retirement plan; education reimbursement; and many opportunities for professional growth and mentoring.

Required Skills

• Associate’s degree or technical degree in engineering technology, electrical technology or a related field
• Three to five years of experience in electric utility distribution design, staking or a closely related role
• Working knowledge of electric distribution systems, construction practices, and applicable codes and standards
• Proficiency with design software, mapping tools and standard office applications
• Valid driver’s license
• Physical ability to:
  • Work in adverse weather conditions
  • Work from a kneeling or standing position for long periods
  • Work with basic hand tools and other specialized equipment with training
• Strong skills in communication, organization, judgment and problem‑solving, and attention to detail
• Customer‑focused mindset, particularly with commercial and industrial members
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Tipmont is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you have a question about the position, please email [e-mail]. Phone calls will not be accepted.