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EG&R Engineering PC

Lead Electrical Engineer

Somerset, NJ · On-site

$85K - $135K/yr

Review and support the preparation of physical substation design, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC ...

EG&R Engineering PC

Lead Electrical Engineer

Somerset, NJ · On-site

$85K - $135K/yr

Review and support the preparation of physical substation design, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC ...

BrightView

Tree Care Crew Leader

Oceanside, NY · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

This role provides hands-on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals, while guiding crew members, maintaining equipment, and upholding company safety standards.

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Tree Care Crew Leader

Oceanside, NY · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

This role provides hands-on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals, while guiding crew members, maintaining equipment, and upholding company safety standards.

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Tree Climber

Boonton, NJ · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Climber I is a beginner level climber position responsible for working in trees to perform general tree care including pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals. Supports ...

BrightView

Tree Climber

Boonton, NJ · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Climber I is a beginner level climber position responsible for working in trees to perform general tree care including pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals. Supports ...

BrightView

Tree Climber

Hillside, NJ · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Climber I is a beginner level climber position responsible for working in trees to perform general tree care including pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals. Supports ...

BrightView Landscapes

Tree Climber

Hillside, NJ · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Climber I is a beginner level climber position responsible for working in trees to perform general tree care including pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals. Supports ...

BrightView Landscapes

Tree Climber

Hillside, NJ

$30 - $40/hr

Climber I is a beginner level climber position responsible for working in trees to perform general tree care including pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals. Supports ...

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How much do lightning protection jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for lightning protection in New York is $67.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58.37 and $77.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is lightning protection?

A Lightning Protection job involves the installation, inspection, and maintenance of systems designed to protect buildings and structures from lightning strikes. This includes installing lightning rods, grounding systems, and surge protection devices to safely direct electrical discharges into the ground. Professionals in this field ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations to minimize fire hazards and structural damage. The job requires knowledge of electrical systems, construction techniques, and safety protocols.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in lightning protection?

A typical day in Lightning Protection often involves traveling to job sites to inspect, install, or maintain lightning protection systems on various types of buildings or structures. You may interpret design plans, coordinate with site managers, and use specialized tools and equipment to ensure all components are correctly installed according to safety and regulatory standards. Collaboration with electricians, project managers, and construction crews is common to address unique site requirements and resolve technical challenges. The work is usually hands-on and requires a commitment to safety and precision, with some documentation and reporting duties to track compliance and project progress.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in lightning protection, and why are they important?

To thrive in Lightning Protection, you need a solid understanding of electrical systems, construction practices, and safety protocols, often supported by relevant technical training or certification (such as LPI or UL certifications). Familiarity with industry-standard design software, installation tools, and various testing equipment is crucial. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and teamwork are desirable soft skills for this role. These competencies are essential for ensuring the safe and compliant design, installation, and maintenance of lightning protection systems across diverse environments.

How much do lightning protection installers make?

Lightning protection installers typically earn a median annual wage of around $50,000 to $60,000, depending on experience, location, and certifications. Skilled installers with specialized knowledge of systems and safety protocols can earn higher wages, especially in commercial or industrial settings.

How to get certified in lightning protection?

Lightning protection professionals can obtain certification through industry organizations such as the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) or the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which offer training programs and exams. Certification typically requires completing approved training, gaining relevant work experience, and passing a written exam to demonstrate knowledge of safety standards and installation practices.

What is a lightning protection job?

A lightning protection job involves installing, maintaining, and inspecting systems designed to protect buildings and structures from lightning strikes. Workers in this field often install lightning rods, grounding systems, and surge protectors, and may need safety certifications and knowledge of electrical systems. The role requires working at heights and following safety protocols to prevent electrical hazards.

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Infographic showing various Lightning Protection job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 86% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,328 per year, or $67.9 per hour.

Senior Electrical Engineer (Substations)

Koch Industries

Bedminster, NJ • On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Koch Industries rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

136th of 545 rated manufacturers

Job description

Your Job
A s a Senior Electrical Engineer (Substations) at DEPCOM Power, you will support the engineering design and development of substation physical layout and design packages as part of utility-scale Solar and Battery Energy Storage Solution projects. You will be responsible for all aspects of physical substation engineering-including layout optimization, bus design, grounding, lightning protection, and associated studies and calculations. This is a technical position that plays a critical role in enabling DEPCOM's in house substation engineering model by delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and constructible substation designs.
Our Team
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.
What You Will Do
Substation Physical Design
  • Develop physical layout drawings, including plan, elevation, section, and detail views for high-voltage substations.
  • Develop physical design criteria and specifications for substation structures, equipment foundations, bus work, conductor sizing, and cable trenching.
  • Perform calculations: bus and cable ampacity, ground grid sizing, lightning protection layout, lighting, rigid bus, conduit/cable fill, conductor tensioning/sag, and clearance studies, harmonic resonance analysis, insulation coordination, transient over voltage studies, and emt studies.

Protection and Control System Design
  • Assist in designing protection schemes for high-voltage substations including line, transformer, bus, breaker failure, and overcurrent protection.
  • Develop one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay logic.
  • Assist in specifying and program protection relays (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB) in coordination with system studies.
  • Assist in developing substation control systems including breaker control, status indication, alarms, and interlocking.

Design Development & Drawing Packages
  • Produce complete drawing packages from 30% conceptual design to Issued for Construction (IFC).
  • Coordinate with civil, protection & controls, and SCADA teams for integrated substation design.
  • Support and/or perform grounding (CDEGS, WinIGS)
  • Conduct lightning protection studies for substation environments.
  • Collaborate on load flow, short circuit, and insulation coordination studies for substation projects.

Standards, Quality, and Compliance
  • Ensure substation physical designs comply with internal standards, NEC, NESC, IEEE, and applicable utility interconnection requirements.
  • Develop and maintain standard templates, design libraries, and specification documents to streamline substation engineering workflows.

Collaboration & Field Support
  • Support procurement by developing technical equipment specifications for transformers, breakers, and steel structures.
  • Provide technical support to construction teams and respond to RFIs and field issues related to substation physical design.
  • Participate in substation equipment factory acceptance testing (FAT) and field commissioning support as needed.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Ability to travel up to 15% for site visits, design reviews, or FATs
  • Experience in Power Infrastructure Design

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience working with utility interconnection teams and AHJs
  • Working knowledge of SCADA and protection/control integration impacts on physical layout
  • Familiarity with grounding and lightning protection design tools (e.g., CDEGS, or WinIGS, or XGSLab)
  • Experience in design-build or self-perform EPC substation projects
  • Knowledge of IEEE, NEC, and NESC standards related to substations
  • Experience with insulation coordination, load flow, short circuit, harmonic resonance, and transient overvoltage studies using either ETAP or SKM, lighting design, lightning protection design, rigid bus calculations, lighting calculations, and cable fill/conduit calculations

For this role, we anticipate paying $120,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
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