NETA Electrical Test Technician

Metric Geo; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo in Texas is seeking a NETA Electrical Test Technician at Levels II, III or IV to support critical electrical infrastructure for data centers, utilities, manufacturers and mission-critical facilities. You will perform acceptance and maintenance testing on power systems for diverse, high-demand environments.

The role involves testing high- and low-voltage equipment, interpreting results, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• NETA Level II/III/IV certification or strong electrical testing experience.
• Experience with switchgear, breakers, transformers or protective relays.
• Ability to operate electrical test equipment and interpret results.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Performing acceptance and maintenance testing on critical power systems.
• Testing switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, cables and protective relays.
• Working with low-, medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment.
• Troubleshooting faults and evaluating equipment performance.
• Reading single-line diagrams, schematics and technical drawings.
• Analyzing test results and preparing technical reports.
• Working directly with customers on data centers, substations, utilities, manufacturing plants and other critical facilities.
• Following NETA and NFPA 70E testing and safety requirements.

Skills

NETA certification

Electrical testing

Test equipment operation

Electrical safety

Driver's license

Tools

PowerDB

Doble

OMICRON

Megger

Job description

NETA Electrical Test Technician - Levels II, III or IV

Location: Texas

Employment: Full-time, permanent

Travel: Local and regional

Work on critical electrical infrastructure for some of the country’s leading data center operators, utilities, manufacturers and mission-critical facilities.

We are supporting established NETA-accredited electrical testing companies looking for experienced technicians across Texas. You will work on technically challenging projects involving modern power-distribution equipment, while gaining exposure to major customers and large-scale facilities.

What you will be doing

• Performing acceptance and maintenance testing on critical power systems
• Testing switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, cables and protective relays
• Working with low-, medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment
• Troubleshooting faults and evaluating equipment performance
• Reading single-line diagrams, schematics and technical drawings
• Analyzing test results and preparing technical reports
• Working directly with customers on data centers, substations, utilities, manufacturing plants and other critical facilities
• Following NETA and NFPA 70E testing and safety requirements

What we are looking for

• NETA Level II, III or IV certification, or strong electrical testing experience
• Experience with switchgear, breakers, transformers or protective relays
• Ability to operate electrical test equipment and interpret results
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety procedures
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regionally

Experience with PowerDB, Doble, OMICRON, Megger or similar testing equipment is highly valued.

Why consider it?

• Work with leading customers across high-growth, mission-critical markets
• Gain exposure to complex electrical systems and major infrastructure projects
• Clear progression through the NETA certification levels
• Opportunities to develop into lead technician, project management or field-service leadership positions
• Strong earning potential, overtime and travel benefits depending on the employer
• Long-term demand driven by data centers, grid investment and infrastructure upgrades