What E&S Grounding Solutions does

E&S Grounding Solutions, Inc. is a privately held electrical grounding engineering firm founded in 2002 by David R. Stockin and headquartered in Laguna Niguel, California, operating as a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. The firm delivers professional engineering services including IEEE 80-compliant grounding system design, Wenner four-pin soil resistivity testing, CDEGS-based multi-layer soil modeling, step and touch voltage analysis, ground potential rise studies, lightning protection design, corrosion control engineering, and EMI analysis. Clients span electric utilities and substations (12 kV to 500 kV), utility-scale solar / wind / battery energy storage, mission-critical data centers, industrial and oil & gas facilities, and government entities, with claimed project coverage in 160+ countries and a cumulative base of 650+ soil resistivity projects and 500+ corrosion control projects.

The technology backbone combines third-party SES TECH CDEGS computer modeling with the proprietary STRATIFY™ IEEE Std 81-2025 compliant soil resistivity analysis calculator using the True Field Representation (TFR™) method. The firm monetizes through three streams: (1) project-based engineering consulting with PE-stamped deliverables, (2) a self-serve technical store selling training courses ($249-$334), whitepapers and McGraw-Hill books ($149), and STRATIFY subscriptions ($99/mo, $799/yr, or $3,999/yr firm license for up to 10 engineers), and (3) IEEE-accredited CEU/PDH continuing education that licensed Professional Engineers require for license renewal. Go-to-market is dual-motion: enterprise field sales to utilities and industrial owner-operators, paired with content-driven demand generation through a Knowledge Center blog, podcast, and monthly newsletter. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees with regional offices in Portland, New Orleans, and Fairfield, NJ.

Name

E&S Grounding Solutions

Legal name

E&S Grounding Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://esgrounding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

E&S Grounding Solutions is a licensed electrical grounding engineering firm providing IEEE 80-compliant design, CDEGS modeling, soil resistivity testing, and corrosion control services to utilities, renewable energy, data centers, industrial, oil & gas, and government clients globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Grounding Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Grounding, Bonding & Lightning Protection (grounding bars, clamps, earthing systems, lightning arrestors) (IMAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grounding & Bonding Systems (counterpoise, ground rods, bonding jumpers, earthing materials) (EUADADAH), Testing, Commissioning & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash) (EDAOABAM), Corrosion Control & Cathodic Protection Maintenance (CP Systems, Coatings) (EUAJAMAF)

Keywords

• Electrical grounding engineering
• Soil resistivity testing
• Lightning protection design
• Substation grounding
• Cathodic protection engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Hermosa Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering services for grounding system design, soil resistivity testing, CDEGS analysis, lightning protection, GPR studies, step and touch voltage analysis, and corrosion control. All deliverables stamped by licensed Professional Engineers. Revenue generated through project-based consulting engagements.
2. Training Courses: IEEE-accredited CEU/PDH online courses for engineers and safety professionals. Courses include Grounding & Earthing 101, 102, 105 (Extended), and 100M for Managers. Revenue from course enrollment fees.
3. Technical Store Products: Sale of whitepapers ($149), books (McGraw-Hill publications), and STRATIFY™ calculator subscriptions. Calculator offers pay-per-report ($149), monthly professional ($99/mo), annual professional ($799/yr), and firm license ($3,999/yr up to 10 engineers).
4. Custom Engineering Reports: Custom engineering reports, design packages, and training programs tailored to specific project requirements. Project-based consulting engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

E&S Grounding Solutions, Inc. provides licensed Professional Engineer-stamped electrical grounding engineering consulting services, including grounding system design, CDEGS-based soil and fault analysis, soil resistivity field testing, step and touch voltage studies, lightning protection engineering, cathodic protection/corrosion control design, and EMI analysis for utilities, substations, data centers, and renewable energy facilities worldwide. The firm also sells proprietary software (STRATIFY™ soil resistivity calculator), IEEE-accredited CEU/PDH training courses, technical whitepapers, and McGraw-Hill engineering books.

Product overview

E&S Grounding Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of electrical grounding engineering services and digital products. The core offering consists of professional engineering consulting services including Grounding System Design, Lightning Protection System Design, CDEGS Analysis, Soil Resistivity Testing, Step & Touch Voltage Analysis, Ground Potential Rise (GPR) Studies, Corrosion Control Engineering, EMI Analysis, Substation Grounding Design, Solar & Renewable Energy Grounding, and Data Center Grounding. These services are supported by proprietary technology products including the STRATIFY Calculator (IEEE Std 81-2025 compliant soil resistivity analysis software available via pay-per-report or subscription), CEU/PDH Training Courses (IEEE-accredited online and onsite courses), and Technical Whitepapers. The company also publishes McGraw-Hill books and provides free educational resources including podcast episodes and downloadable guides. Services span industries including electric utilities, substations, industrial facilities, data centers, renewable energy, telecommunications, oil & gas, and government.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grounding System Design Comprehensive electrical grounding system design for substations, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, data centers, and renewable energy installations using CDEGS computer modeling, compliant with IEEE 80 and NFPA 70 (NEC); delivered with PE-stamped engineering reports.
• Lightning Protection System Design Lightning risk assessments and protection system design compliant with NFPA 780 and IEEE 998, including NOAA flash density analysis and surge protection device coordination for facilities and critical infrastructure.
• Soil Resistivity Testing On-site Wenner four-pin soil resistivity measurements per IEEE Std 81 producing multi-depth soil profile data that forms the essential foundation for grounding system design, cathodic protection design, and ground potential rise (GPR) calculations.
• CDEGS Analysis Advanced computer modeling using SES CDEGS software for complex grounding system analysis, step and touch potential safety analysis, ground potential rise calculations, electromagnetic interference studies, and corrosion analysis, with PE-stamped deliverables.
• Step & Touch Voltage Analysis Safety analysis and mitigation of hazardous step and touch potentials at electrical facilities using CDEGS modeling to evaluate grounding system safety under fault conditions per IEEE 80, including personnel protection recommendations.
• Ground Potential Rise (GPR) Studies Ground potential rise studies measuring the elevation in electrical potential of grounding grids above remote earth during fault events, used to assess personnel safety and identify mitigation needs at substations and critical facilities.
• Corrosion Control Engineering CDEGS-based cathodic protection design that accounts for all current consumers, soil layers, and electromagnetic hazards for pipelines, storage terminals, and industrial facilities, reducing the risk of buried metallic infrastructure failures.
• EMI / Electromagnetic Interference Analysis Advanced in-field electromagnetic interference measurements and mitigation services for critical infrastructure including data centers, pipelines, and telecommunications facilities.
• Substation Grounding Design Complete grounding system design for transmission and distribution substations from 12 kV to 500 kV voltage classes, including CDEGS modeling and PE-stamped engineering drawings compliant with IEEE 80.
• Solar & Renewable Energy Grounding Grounding system design for utility-scale solar farms, wind farms, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), compliant with NEC Article 690 and 694, including DC fault current analysis and utility interconnection coordination.
• Data Center Grounding Grounding and bonding design for mission-critical data centers and telecommunications facilities, compliant with TIA-607 and ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards, with Uptime Institute Tier certification support.
• STRATIFY™ Calculator Proprietary IEEE Std 81-2025-compliant soil resistivity analysis software that computes two-layer soil models via the True Field Representation (TFR™) method, generates seasonal correction curves for frozen, dry, and wet conditions, and produces professional PDF reports; available as pay-per-report ($149), monthly professional ($99/mo), annual professional ($799/yr), or firm license (up to 10 engineers, $3,999/yr).
• CEU/PDH Training Courses IEEE-accredited continuing education courses for engineers and safety professionals including Grounding & Earthing 101, 102, 105 (Extended), and 100M Manager Course, offered as live online or onsite training with optional IEEE CEU/PDH certificate and group discounts for teams of five or more.
• Technical Whitepapers Premium technical whitepapers authored by E&S engineers, including 'Grounding for Large Campus Environments' (51 pages) and additional titles on substation grounding, lightning protection, and step-and-touch voltage hazards; sold as $149 downloads personalized with name and email.
• McGraw-Hill Publications Authoritative McGraw-Hill engineering books authored by E&S principals, including 'NEC 2014 Grounding and Earthing Handbook', 'UK Wiring Standards for Earthing & Bonding', and contributions to the Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 51:1 ROI on corrosion analysis: $18,500 CDEGS analysis prevented $943,150 pipeline failure event.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Safe Engineering Services & Technologies (SES TECH)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed SES CDEGS software consultant. CDEGS (Current Distribution, Electromagnetic Fields, Grounding, and Soil Structure Analysis) is the industry-leading computer modeling software used for grounding system analysis, soil structure modeling, and corrosion studies. E&S uses CDEGS on all engineering projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Safe Engineering Services & Technologies (SES TECH): Developer of CDEGS (the grounding/EMI/corrosion software platform E&S uses) and provider of related engineering consulting. Direct peer in grounding analysis software and modeling services, and a strategic upstream partner to E&S.
• MATCOR Inc. Cathodic protection and corrosion engineering / installation firm serving pipelines, storage tanks, and industrial infrastructure. Closely comparable to E&S's corrosion control engineering practice in customer profile and CDEGS-based deliverables.
• Corrpro Companies: Corrosion engineering, cathodic protection design, and field services for pipelines, tanks, marine, and water infrastructure. Highly comparable specialty engineering model to E&S's oil & gas and industrial corrosion practice.
• Harger Lightning & Grounding: Manufacturer and distributor of grounding and lightning protection hardware, plus engineering and specification support. Comparable on lightning protection system design and grounding product/engineering integration.
• Lightning Master Corporation: Provider of lightning protection, surge protection, and grounding engineering services for industrial, commercial, and oil & gas facilities. Direct competitor in lightning protection system design.
• Alltec / Ametek Power Solutions: Specialist in lightning protection, grounding, surge protection, and EMI/EMP solutions for industrial and critical infrastructure. Overlaps with E&S in grounding, lightning protection, and EMI analysis segments.

Broad incumbents

• Burns & McDonnell: Large multi-discipline engineering, architecture, and construction firm with a substantial T&D and substation practice that includes grounding design. Overlaps with E&S on substation grounding projects but offers full-scope EPC delivery.
• Black & Veatch: Global engineering, procurement, construction, and consulting firm with strong utility and renewable practices that perform substation and renewable grounding design. Broad incumbent competing for integrated utility programs.
• POWER Engineering Services: Power engineering consultancy serving generation, transmission, and distribution clients with capabilities including substation and grounding engineering. Comparable at the substation grounding workstream level.

Emerging players

• Valquest Corrosion Engineering Services: Cathodic protection and corrosion engineering services firm serving pipelines, terminals, and industrial clients. Smaller and more regional specialty peer with overlapping CDEGS-based corrosion engineering practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/esgrounding
• Facebookfacebook.com/esgrounding
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/es-grounding-solutions

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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