NETA III/IV Electrical Test Tech – Field Engineer (Travel)

Vertiv Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus up to $15,000

Company Vehicle Ford F150

Per Diem for travel

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 500 kV. This role requires up to 75% travel and offers up to $110/hour, with generous bonuses and benefits.

Ideal candidates have NETA III/IV, 7+ years in HV testing, and strong relay/co-ordination knowledge. Includes a company vehicle, per diem, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of protective relay schemes and coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.
• 7+ years of hands-on electrical testing experience in medium/high voltage environments.

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

Protective relay knowledge

Diagrams interpretation

Electrical testing

Education

Power systems engineering degree

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 500 kV. This role requires up to 75% travel and offers up to $110/hour, with generous bonuses and benefits.

Ideal candidates have NETA III/IV, 7+ years in HV testing, and strong relay/co-ordination knowledge. Includes a company vehicle, per diem, and ongoing professional development.