Elite NETA III/IV Field Engineer – HV Testing

Vertiv; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 144,648,000 - 316,848,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base compensation up to $110/hour

OT & Double-Time benefits

Signing bonus up to $15,000

Company vehicle

Per diem

NETA Level-Up bonus

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Tools & equipment provided

Tuition reimbursement

Career progression

Referral bonuses

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. The role requires NETA Level III/IV certification and 7+ years of hands-on testing experience in HV environments, with travel up to 75% across regions.

You will mentor junior technicians, lead multi-discipline project teams, and ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and NETA standards while delivering high-quality engineering reports and

Qualifications

• Must hold NETA Level III or 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, two-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

NETA Level III/IV Certification

Electrical testing

Test equipment proficiency

Protective relay schemes

Read/interpret diagrams

Valid driver's license

Willingness to travel

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV. The role requires NETA Level III/IV certification and 7+ years of hands-on testing experience in HV environments, with travel up to 75% across regions.

You will mentor junior technicians, lead multi-discipline project teams, and ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and NETA standards while delivering high-quality engineering reports and