Elite NETA III/IV Electrical Field Engineer - 75% Travel

Vertiv; Boydton (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

Company Vehicle

Per Diem

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with profit sharing

Job summary

Vertiv (ERS / HVM) is seeking a Field Engineer – Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on high-voltage power systems up to 500kV. The role requires regional travel up to 75% and offers a comprehensive compensation package including signing bonus, per diem, and company vehicle.

You will lead testing, analyze results, and produce detailed engineering reports while mentoring junior technicians and ensuring adherence to NETA MTS/ATS,

Qualifications

• NETA Level III or Level IV Certification (current and in good standing).
• 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

Relay coordination

Diagrams interpretation

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv (ERS / HVM) is seeking a Field Engineer – Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on high-voltage power systems up to 500kV. The role requires regional travel up to 75% and offers a comprehensive compensation package including signing bonus, per diem, and company vehicle.

You will lead testing, analyze results, and produce detailed engineering reports while mentoring junior technicians and ensuring adherence to NETA MTS/ATS,