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Fort Point

Sr Substation Engineer

OR

$92K - $117K/yr

SENIOR SUBSTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Seeking Sr. Substation Electrical Engineer with High Voltage ... Develop site plans, plan and elevation views, grounding, conduit, lighting, lightning protection ...

Iberdrola

Engineer - Protection & Control

Orange, CT · On-site

$96K - $120K/yr

Engineer - Protection & Control Location: Orange, CT Salary Range: $96,400 - $120,500 Schedule: On ... Lightning Analysis * Lighting Analysis * Transient Analysis * Relay Settings / Coordination

Iberdrola

Engineer - Protection & Control

Orange, CT · On-site

$96K - $120K/yr

Engineer - Protection & Control Location: Orange, CT Salary Range: $96,400 - $120,500 Schedule: On ... Lightning Analysis * Lighting Analysis * Transient Analysis * Relay Settings / Coordination

Hitachi

Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No The Opportunity In this role, you will ... Prepare station layouts, grounding plans, lightning protection plans, and related design documents

One Tech

Electrical Engineer

Wallingford, CT · On-site

Preparing calculations and reports for engineering studies. (grounding, lightning protection, AC/DC ... load studies, etc.) Preparing equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance ...

Hitachi, Ltd.

Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No The Opportunity In this role, you will ... Prepare station layouts, grounding plans, lightning protection plans, and related design documents

Signal Energy

Associate Engineer, Electrical

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company ... lightning protection, etc. • Developing control panel layouts and wiring diagrams; Selecting ...

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How much do lightning protection engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for lightning protection engineer in the United States is $118,044.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lightning protection engineer?

A Lightning Protection Engineer is responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining systems that protect buildings, structures, and equipment from lightning strikes. They assess risks, ensure compliance with safety standards, and implement grounding and surge protection solutions. Their work helps prevent damage, fires, and electrical hazards caused by lightning, ensuring safety for people and infrastructure.

What does a lightning protection engineer do?

As a Lightning Protection Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include assessing structures for lightning risks, designing and specifying protection systems, and collaborating with architects, construction teams, and project managers to ensure compliance with safety standards. You may also conduct site inspections, prepare technical documentation, and oversee installation and testing of lightning protection components. Regular communication with clients and other stakeholders is important to address technical questions and ensure project timelines are met. This dynamic role offers a mix of office-based design work and field visits, providing variety and hands-on experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lightning protection engineer?

To thrive as a Lightning Protection Engineer, you need expertise in electrical engineering principles, grounding systems, and lightning protection standards, typically supported by an engineering degree and relevant experience. Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, lightning risk assessment tools, and industry certifications like those from the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) are commonly expected. Strong project management, teamwork, and client communication skills help set you apart in this specialized field. These abilities are crucial to ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and effective implementation of protective systems in diverse environments.

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Infographic showing various Lightning Protection Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,044 per year, or $56.8 per hour.

Sr Substation Engineer

Fort Point

OR

$92K - $117K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

SENIOR SUBSTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Seeking Sr. Substation Electrical Engineer with High Voltage (69KV or higher) experience.   The Sr. Substation Electrical Engineer will provide engineering support for the design of substation facilities.

Responsible for:

  • Substation physical design including overall engineering and analysis for new switchyards and substations, additions and modifications.
  • Prepare specifications and provide procurement support
  • Prepare engineering drawings including layout of general arrangements for HV switchyards or substation.  Develop site plans, plan and elevation views, grounding, conduit, lighting, lightning protection and shielding, control building arrangements and details, AC station service, DC systems and bill of materials.
  • Develop substation grounding calculations and studies, lightning protection and insulation coordination, lighting, bus calculations, transformer and bus sizing calculations, fault calculations, and AC and DC auxiliary system sizing calculations.
  • Proposal preparation, estimates and input to scope documents and client presentations.

Skills/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering and 8 more years of experience in substation design
  • Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Experience power system modeling and analysis tools (e.g. ETAP, CYME, SKM)
  • Technical and practical engineering skills and ability to deliver quality, accurate and timely work.
  • Experience estimating project costs and writing proposal content.