NETA III/IV Electrical Field Engineer - 75% Travel

Vertiv Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Signing Bonus

Per Diem

401(k) with match

Medical Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Progression

PTO

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV. You will conduct power system studies and test/ calibrate protective relays, while mentoring junior technicians in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment.

Willingness to travel regionally (up to 75%) is required. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits. Previous leadership experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Certification at NETA Level III or IV is required.
• 7+ years of hands-on electrical testing in medium/high voltage environments.
• Strong knowledge of NETA MTS/ATS standards.
• Proficiency with test equipment such as Doble, Megger, Omicron, Dranetz, SKF.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; willingness to travel 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

Electrical testing

Travel readiness

One-line, three-line diagrams reading

Protective relays knowledge

Reading schematics and P&IDs

Education

NETA Level III or IV Certification

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV. You will conduct power system studies and test/ calibrate protective relays, while mentoring junior technicians in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment.

Willingness to travel regionally (up to 75%) is required. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits. Previous leadership experience is a plus.