NETA III/IV Electrical Testing Lead Engineer

Vertiv Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 152,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Company vehicle: Ford F150

Per diem for travel

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to lead testing and commissioning on medium/high voltage power systems. You will travel up to 75% regionally to client sites, perform detailed testing, document results, and mentor junior technicians.

Requires NETA III/IV, 7+ years of experience, and proficiency with test equipment; a power systems engineering degree is preferred. A robust benefits package and company vehicle are included.

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/ATS standards.
• Proficiency with test equipment: Doble, Megger, Omicron, Dranetz, SKF.
• Strong understanding of protective relay schemes and coordination.
• Ability to read one-line and 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 certification

Electrical testing

Protective relays

Test equipment proficiency

Diagrams interpretation

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 lead testing and commissioning on medium/high voltage power systems. You will travel up to 75% regionally to client sites, perform detailed testing, document results, and mentor junior technicians.

Requires NETA III/IV, 7+ years of experience, and proficiency with test equipment; a power systems engineering degree is preferred. A robust benefits package and company vehicle are included.