NETA III/IV Electrical Test Tech - Lead with $110/hr

Vertiv Corporation; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 125,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $15,000

Company vehicle (Ford F-Series)

Per Diem for travel

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical dental vision coverage

PTO and holiday schedule

Tuition/certification reimbursement

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) for Texas, with up to 75% travel. You will perform testing on high/medium voltage systems, analyze results, and mentor junior technicians. Competitive compensation up to $110/hour with a signing bonus, OT policies, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Join a team focused on safety, operational excellence, and innovation. Requires current NETA III/IV certification and extensive HV testing experience.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III/IV certification current and in good standing.
• 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 and interpret one-line, two-line, 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.

Skills

NETA Level III/IV

Electrical testing

High voltage

One-line/Three-line diagrams

Protective relays

Education

Power systems engineering degree

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) for Texas, with up to 75% travel. You will perform testing on high/medium voltage systems, analyze results, and mentor junior technicians. Competitive compensation up to $110/hour with a signing bonus, OT policies, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Join a team focused on safety, operational excellence, and innovation. Requires current NETA III/IV certification and extensive HV testing experience.