NETA III/IV Electrical Testing Field Engineer – 75% Travel

Vertiv Corporation; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Company vehicle

Per diem

NETA Level-Up Bonus

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision

Tools & equipment provided

Tuition reimbursement

Career progression

Referral bonuses

PTO

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing at up to $95/hour in compensation with extensive NETA responsibilities. Role involves field testing for medium/high voltage systems, regional to national travel, and a path to senior leadership within ERS/HVM divisions.

You will perform acceptance and commissioning tests, coordinate protective relay testing, and deliver detailed engineering reports. Strong certifications and 7+ years of experience are required.

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, 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

Electrical testing

High voltage systems

Protective relay knowledge

Test equipment operation

Diagrams & P&IDs

Valid driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

Power systems engineering degree

NICET certification

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing at up to $95/hour in compensation with extensive NETA responsibilities. Role involves field testing for medium/high voltage systems, regional to national travel, and a path to senior leadership within ERS/HVM divisions.

You will perform acceptance and commissioning tests, coordinate protective relay testing, and deliver detailed engineering reports. Strong certifications and 7+ years of experience are required.