NETA Electrical Test Technician

Metric Geo; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking an experienced NETA Electrical Test Technician at Levels II–IV to support local and regional testing across Virginia. The role involves hands-on testing of critical power systems, safety-focused procedures, and client-facing project execution in data centers and industrial facilities.

You will engage in acceptance and maintenance testing, interpret results, and contribute to technical reports while advancing through NETA certification levels.

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

High voltage safety

Driver's license

Test equipment operation

Reading schematics

Tools

PowerDB

Doble

OMICRON

Megger

Job description

NETA Electrical Test Technician – Levels II, III or IV

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 Virginia. 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