Elite NETA III/IV Electrical Test Engineer

Vertiv; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

Company Vehicle

Per Diem

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

Job summary

Vertiv (ERS / HVM) is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to lead acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV. The role requires 7+ years of hands-on HV testing and strong knowledge of NETA MTS/ATS standards.

You will mentor junior technicians, serve as technical lead on multi-discipline teams, and ensure safety compliance. Travel up to 75% for regional/national project assignments with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III/IV certification is required and must be current.
• 7+ years of hands-on electrical testing in medium/high voltage environments.
• Strong knowledge of NETA MTS/ATS standards.
• Proficiency with test equipment (Doble, Megger, Omicron, Dranetz, SKF).
• Ability to read one-line and schematic diagrams, P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV.
• Conduct power system studies incl. short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and power quality analysis.
• Test and calibrate protective relays (electromechanical, solid-state, microprocessor).
• Interpret test results and author engineering reports with findings and recommendations.
• Mentor Level I/II technicians and lead multi-discipline project teams.

Skills

NETA Level III

Electrical testing

High voltage safety

Reading diagrams

Protective relays

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Test equipment awareness

Education

Power systems engineering degree

NICET certification

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv (ERS / HVM) is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to lead acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV. The role requires 7+ years of hands-on HV testing and strong knowledge of NETA MTS/ATS standards.

You will mentor junior technicians, serve as technical lead on multi-discipline teams, and ensure safety compliance. Travel up to 75% for regional/national project assignments with competitive compensation.