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

Vertiv Corporation; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 154,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Company vehicle

Per diem

401(k)

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500 kV. The role requires NETA certification and extensive hands-on testing experience in medium/high voltage environments.

You will analyze test data, prepare engineering reports, mentor technicians, and travel up to 75% for regional and national projects. Vertiv offers competitive pay up to $95/hour, a signing bonus, a company vehicle,

Qualifications

• NETA Level III or IV certification current and in good standing.
• 7+ years hands-on electrical testing experience in medium/high voltage environments.
• Strong knowledge of NETA MTS/ATS standards.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.

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

Relay coordination

One-line diagrams

Education

NETA Level III/IV Certification

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500 kV. The role requires NETA certification and extensive hands-on testing experience in medium/high voltage environments.

You will analyze test data, prepare engineering reports, mentor technicians, and travel up to 75% for regional and national projects. Vertiv offers competitive pay up to $95/hour, a signing bonus, a company vehicle,