Lead Electrical Testing Technician (NETA III/IV) - Travel

Vertiv Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Company vehicle

Per diem

PTO

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical coverage

Tools provided

Tuition reimbursement

Career progression

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV. This role requires hands-on experience in medium/high voltage environments and travel up to 75%.

You will analyze test results, generate detailed reports, and mentor junior technicians while ensuring compliance with NETA MTS/ATS standards and OSHA requirements. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III or IV certification (current and in good standing)
• 7+ years hands-on electrical testing experience in medium/high voltage environments
• Expert knowledge of NETA MTS/ATS standards
• Proficiency with test equipment: Doble, Megger, Omicron, Dranetz, SKF
• Strong understanding of protective relay schemes and coordination
• Ability to read and interpret one-line/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

NETA Level III/IV Certification

Electrical testing

Medium/High voltage testing

Test equipment (Doble, Megger, Omicron

One-line/Three-line diagrams

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. This role requires hands-on experience in medium/high voltage environments and travel up to 75%.

You will analyze test results, generate detailed reports, and mentor junior technicians while ensuring compliance with NETA MTS/ATS standards and OSHA requirements. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are provided.