Electrical Testing Technician - Field Engineer (NETA)

Vertiv Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 241,080,000 - 275,520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Company vehicle

Per Diem

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tools provided

PPE provided

Certification reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Career progression

Referral bonuses

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV for regional and national projects.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate up to $95/hour, generous OT policies, a signing bonus up to $10,000, a company vehicle, per diem, and robust career development from Field Engineer to Services Manager.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III or IV certification in good standing.
• 7+ years of hands-on electrical testing in medium/high voltage environments.
• Expert knowledge of NETA MTS and ATS standards.
• Proficiency with test equipment: Doble, Megger, Omicron, Dranetz, SKF.
• Strong understanding of protective relay schemes and coordination.
• Ability to read 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 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

NETA III/IV

Electrical testing

High voltage testing

Test equipment knowledge

Relay coordination

Diagrams & P&IDs

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF test gear

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV for regional and national projects.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate up to $95/hour, generous OT policies, a signing bonus up to $10,000, a company vehicle, per diem, and robust career development from Field Engineer to Services Manager.