Electrical Testing Field Engineer (NETA III/IV) - 75% Travel

Vertiv Corporation; Corry (Erie County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $15,000

Company vehicle

Per diem for out-of-town assignments

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Vertiv (ERS / HVM) is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500 kV. Regional and national project assignments with substantial travel are required.

The position demands 7+ years of HV testing experience, strong NETA MTS/ATS knowledge, and proficiency with Doble, Megger, Omicron, Dranetz, and SKF test gear. Valid license and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III or Level IV Certification (current and in good standing).
• 7+ years of hands-on electrical testing experience in medium/high voltage environments.
• Expert knowledge of NETA MTS and ATS standards.
• Proficiency with test equipment: Doble, Megger, Omicron, Dranetz, SKF, and equivalent.
• Strong understanding of protective relay schemes and coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel regionally (up to 75%).

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems and equipment up to 500kV.
• Conduct power system studies including short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and power quality analysis.
• Test and calibrate protective relays (electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based).
• Perform insulation resistance, power factor, and contact resistance testing on transformers, switchgear, cables, and circuit breakers.
• Interpret and analyze test results; author comprehensive engineering reports with findings and recommendations.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical system failures under time-critical conditions.
• Mentor and train Level I/II technicians in the field.
• Serve as technical lead on multi-discipline project teams.
• Maintain compliance with NETA MTS/ATS standards, NFPA 70E, and OSHA safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical testing

HV testing

Test equipment

Reading diagrams

Travel readiness

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv (ERS / HVM) is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500 kV. Regional and national project assignments with substantial travel are required.

The position demands 7+ years of HV testing experience, strong NETA MTS/ATS knowledge, and proficiency with Doble, Megger, Omicron, Dranetz, and SKF test gear. Valid license and travel readiness are essential.