NETA Electrical Field Test Tech (I–IV) - Travel & Growth

Jsr Associates; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Jsr Associates is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA I–IV) to test, commission and maintain electrical power equipment across the upper Midwest. You will work on substations, industrial sites, and data centers, progressing from Level I to IV with mentoring and opportunities to lead.

The role demands hands-on testing with power factor, insulation resistance, and related tests, plus ensuring safety per NFPA 70E. Union benefits and relocation support may apply.

Qualifications

• NETA certification at any level (I–IV) or equivalent testing experience.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% across the upper Midwest.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Comfort reading one-lines, schematics and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect and maintain medium- and high-voltage switchgear, breakers, transformers, relays and cable.
• Operate high-voltage test equipment including power factor, insulation resistance, contact resistance, TTR and hipot tests.
• Commission new installations and verify readiness to energize.
• Support planned outages and respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Document results clearly and flag issues before failures.
• Follow NFPA 70E and site safety practices on every job.
• Level III–IV: lead jobsites, coordinate with customers, mentor apprentices and junior techs.

Skills

Electrical testing

NETA I–IV certification

Power factor testing

Travel readiness

Documentation

Tools

Doble power factor tester

Insulation resistance tester

TTR/hipot equipment

Job description

Jsr Associates is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA I–IV) to test, commission and maintain electrical power equipment across the upper Midwest. You will work on substations, industrial sites, and data centers, progressing from Level I to IV with mentoring and opportunities to lead.

The role demands hands-on testing with power factor, insulation resistance, and related tests, plus ensuring safety per NFPA 70E. Union benefits and relocation support may apply.