NETA Electrical Test Technician

Metric Geo; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo in California is seeking a NETA Electrical Test Technician (Levels II–IV) to perform testing on critical power systems for data centers, utilities, and manufacturing sites.

You will work on switchgear, transformers, and protective relays in demanding environments, while reading diagrams, analyzing results, and delivering technical reports. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring travel regionally and a strong focus on electrical safety.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 experience

Switchgear & relays

Test equipment operation

Electrical safety

Driver's license & travel

Tools

PowerDB

Doble

OMICRON

Megger

Job description

NETA Electrical Test Technician – Levels II, III or IV

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

Location: California

Employment: Full-time, permanent

Travel: Local and regional

We are supporting established NETA-accredited electrical testing companies looking for experienced technicians across California. 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