Field Testing Technician (NETA 2) - Path to NETA3

Quanta Services, Inc.; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate matching andvest

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Short-term and long-term benefits

Employee discounts on consumer goods

Job summary

Power Engineering Services, a Quanta Services Company, is seeking Assistant Testing Technicians (NETA 2) to join our teams across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio markets. You will perform acceptance and maintenance testing on electrical power systems, under supervision, building hands-on expertise toward independent ownership.

Ideal candidates have NETA Level 2 or plan to sit for the exam within 6 months, with 2+ years of field testing experience.

Qualifications

• NETA Level 2 Certification or ability to sit for exam within 6 months of hire.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or field service on medium- and/or high-voltage equipment.
• Associate degree, technical/trade school certificate, or military electrical training (preferred); Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is a plus.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE/ANSI standards; familiarity with NESC is a plus.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment submittals.
• Proficiency with field test equipment (insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, injection sets).
• Valid driver’s license; pass background check, drug screen, and site access requirements.
• Ability to lift and carry test equipment up to 50 lbs; outdoor work in varying conditions.
• Willingness to travel, including out-of-area and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing on power systems and equipment (switchgear, transformers, relays, breakers, cabling, grounding).
• Execute test procedures under supervision of higher-level technicians.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate electrical test equipment; verify readings.
• Document test data and draft field test reports for review by engineers.
• Follow NETA standards, NFPA 70E, and safety protocols on every site.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
• Support and train Level 1 technicians and apprentices.
• Maintain test equipment, tooling, and vehicle inventory in calibrated, ready condition.
• Represent Power Engineering Services professionally with customers.

Skills

Electrical testing

Reading schematics

Travel flexibility

Strong work ethic

Education

Associate degree or trade certificate

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (plus)

Tools

Insulation resistance

Relay test sets

Job description

Power Engineering Services, a Quanta Services Company, is seeking Assistant Testing Technicians (NETA 2) to join our teams across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio markets. You will perform acceptance and maintenance testing on electrical power systems, under supervision, building hands-on expertise toward independent ownership.

Ideal candidates have NETA Level 2 or plan to sit for the exam within 6 months, with 2+ years of field testing experience.