NETA Electrical Testing Technician (III/IV) – 75% Travel

Electrical Reliability Services, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Company vehicle

Per diem

Career progression

Job summary

Vertiv's Electrical Reliability Services (ERS) in Boise, ID, is seeking a Field Engineer – Electrical Testing with NETA Level III/IV certification. You will perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance tests on high- and medium-voltage systems up to 500 kV, analyze results, mentor junior technicians, and lead multi-discipline teams on regional and national projects.

This role offers a competitive compensation up to $110/hour, generous benefits, signing bonus, per diem, and opportunities

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 and ATS standards.
• Proficiency with test equipment: Doble, Megger, Omicron, Dranetz, SKF and equivalents.
• Strong understanding of protective relay schemes and coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, 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 certification

HV testing

Test equipment

Relay coordination

Diagrams interpretation

Driver's license

Travel up to 75%

Education

Power systems engineering degree

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv's Electrical Reliability Services (ERS) in Boise, ID, is seeking a Field Engineer – Electrical Testing with NETA Level III/IV certification. You will perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance tests on high- and medium-voltage systems up to 500 kV, analyze results, mentor junior technicians, and lead multi-discipline teams on regional and national projects.

This role offers a competitive compensation up to $110/hour, generous benefits, signing bonus, per diem, and opportunities