NETA III/IV Electrical Technician - Regional Travel

Vertiv Corporation; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 154,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on high-energy power systems. You will interpret test data, generate reports, and mentor junior technicians on large-scale electrical projects.

The role emphasizes traveling up to 75% regionally, with a strong focus on safety, NETA standards, and high-voltage expertise across data centers, utilities, and industrial facilities.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III or 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.
• 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 and commissioning testing on power systems 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).
• Test insulation resistance, power factor, and contact resistance on transformers, switchgear, cables, and circuit breakers.
• Interpret test results and write comprehensive engineering reports with findings and recommendations.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical system failures under time-critical conditions.
• Mentor 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

Protection coordination

Read diagrams

Travel readiness

Education

Power systems degree

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on high-energy power systems. You will interpret test data, generate reports, and mentor junior technicians on large-scale electrical projects.

The role emphasizes traveling up to 75% regionally, with a strong focus on safety, NETA standards, and high-voltage expertise across data centers, utilities, and industrial facilities.