Electrical Testing Lead (NETA III/IV) – Up to $95/hr

Vertiv Corporation; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Company vehicle

Per diem

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on high voltage systems up to 500kV. This role requires travel, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to lead testing teams in fast-paced project environments.

You will conduct protection relay testing, power quality analyses, and write detailed engineering reports while mentoring junior technicians.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III/IV certification current and in good standing.
• 7+ years of hands-on electrical testing experience in medium/high voltage environments.
• 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 power systems

One-line diagrams

Protective relays

Test equipment proficiency

Education

NETA Level III/IV Certification

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on high voltage systems up to 500kV. This role requires travel, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to lead testing teams in fast-paced project environments.

You will conduct protection relay testing, power quality analyses, and write detailed engineering reports while mentoring junior technicians.