NETA III/IV Electrical Test Technician - Up to $110/hr

Vertiv Corporation; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $15,000

Company vehicle

Per diem

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical/dental/vision

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV. The role includes regional/national travel (up to 75%), with base compensation up to $110/hour and a signing bonus potential based on certification level.

Qualified candidates will have a strong NETA background, proficiency with test equipment, and the ability to lead technical teams while ensuring safety compliance and

Qualifications

• NETA Level III or 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.
• 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, 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

Reading diagrams

Mentoring

Education

Power systems engineering degree

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranitz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV. The role includes regional/national travel (up to 75%), with base compensation up to $110/hour and a signing bonus potential based on certification level.

Qualified candidates will have a strong NETA background, proficiency with test equipment, and the ability to lead technical teams while ensuring safety compliance and