Electrical Testing Trainee – Paid Training & Field Work

Power Engineering Services, LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

PPO/HSA/FSA

Short/Long-term benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Power Engineering Services, a Quanta Services Company, seeks Electrical Testing Trainees (NETA 1) to join our Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, TX teams. This entry-level, paid-to-learn role trains under a NETA Level 3/4 technician to build the hours needed for NETA Level 2 certification.

No prior electrical testing experience is required—we provide training and hands-on exposure to switchgear, transformers, and grounding systems across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and completion of 8 hours of electrical safety training.
• No prior electrical testing experience required; trade school coursework or electrician experience is a plus.
• Genuine interest in building a long-term career in electrical testing and earning NETA Level 2 certification.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction precisely and to speak up when unclear or unsafe.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand tools and reading measurements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and site access requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work around energized equipment outdoors; travel and off-hours possible.
• Willingness to travel to job sites and possible out-of-state travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher-level technicians with acceptance and maintenance testing on switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, cabling, and grounding systems.
• Perform pre- and post-test sequence assembly and disassembly, including test lead placement, connections, and equipment reassembly.
• Perform simple measurements and tests under the direct supervision of a NETA Level 3 or Level 4 technician.
• Set up, transport, stage, and break down test equipment, tooling, barricades, and job-site materials.
• Record test readings and field notes accurately and hand off complete documentation to the technician in charge.
• Follow all NETA standards, NFPA 70E requirements, and company safety protocols, including lockout/tagout, arc flash and shock hazard boundaries, and PPE.
• Maintain test equipment, hand tools, and vehicle inventory in clean, calibrated, job-ready condition.
• Participate actively in on-the-job training, safety training, and structured coursework toward NETA Level 2 eligibility. Represent Power Engineering Services professionally on customer sites.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Ability to follow instructions

Basic mechanical aptitude

Comfort with hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Power Engineering Services, a Quanta Services Company, seeks Electrical Testing Trainees (NETA 1) to join our Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, TX teams. This entry-level, paid-to-learn role trains under a NETA Level 3/4 technician to build the hours needed for NETA Level 2 certification.

No prior electrical testing experience is required—we provide training and hands-on exposure to switchgear, transformers, and grounding systems across multiple sites.