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

Vertiv Corporation; Ripley (WV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay up to $95/hour

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Company vehicle

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance on electrical power systems up to 500kV. You will conduct power system studies, test protective relays, and document results with formal reports.

The role requires 7+ years of hands-on HV testing, strong NETA MTS/ATS knowledge, and travel up to 75%. Company vehicle and extensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III or Level IV Certification (current and in good standing, or equivalent exp)
• 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

Travel readiness

Diagram reading

Relay coordination

Mentoring

Documentation

Education

NETA Certification III/IV

Power systems engineering degree

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance on electrical power systems up to 500kV. You will conduct power system studies, test protective relays, and document results with formal reports.

The role requires 7+ years of hands-on HV testing, strong NETA MTS/ATS knowledge, and travel up to 75%. Company vehicle and extensive benefits are included.