NETA Field Tech - HV Testing (III/IV)

Vertiv; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus eligible

Company vehicle

Per diem

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical/dental/vision

Tuition reimbursement

Career progression

PTO

Job summary

Vertiv seeks a Field Engineer – Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV. The role requires extensive hands-on experience, reading schematics and fault analysis, and mentoring junior technicians.

You will travel regionally up to 75% for project assignments, enjoy best-in-market benefits, and advance through a clear career path amid Vertiv’s ERS/HVM divisions supporting critical infrastructure

Qualifications

• NETA Level III/IV Certification (current and in good standing).
• 7+ years of 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 equivalent.
• Strong understanding of protective relay schemes and coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.

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 Level III/IV Certification

Electrical testing

Reading schematics

Protective relay schemes

Education

Power systems engineering degree

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv seeks a Field Engineer – Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV. The role requires extensive hands-on experience, reading schematics and fault analysis, and mentoring junior technicians.

You will travel regionally up to 75% for project assignments, enjoy best-in-market benefits, and advance through a clear career path amid Vertiv’s ERS/HVM divisions supporting critical infrastructure