NETA III/IV Electrical Field Engineer – Testing Pro

Vertiv Corporation; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus up to $15,000

Company Vehicle Ford F150 with fuel

Per Diem for out-of-town assignments

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical coverage

Tools & Equipment provided

Professional Development reimbursement

PTO and holiday schedule

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500 kV. Role requires hands-on HV testing, relay coordination, and robust report writing in a fast-paced environment.

You will travel regionally (up to 75%), mentor technicians, and serve as technical lead on multi-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III/IV certification and in-good-standing status.
• 7+ years of hands-on electrical testing in medium/high voltage environments.
• Expert knowledge of NETA MTS and ATS standards.
• Proficiency with test equipment: Doble, Megger, Omicron, Dranetz, SKF.
• Strong understanding of protective relay schemes and coordination.
• Ability to read 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 Level III/IV Certification

HV electrical testing

NETA MTS/ATS standards

Protective relay coordination

Diagrams & P&IDs interpretation

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

Power systems engineering degree

NICET Certification

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500 kV. Role requires hands-on HV testing, relay coordination, and robust report writing in a fast-paced environment.

You will travel regionally (up to 75%), mentor technicians, and serve as technical lead on multi-discipline teams.