NETA III/IV Electrical Testing Tech – Up to $110/hr

High Voltage Maintenance Corporation; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Company vehicle

Per diem

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Vertiv's Electrical Reliability Services (ERS) and High Voltage Maintenance (HVM) seek a Field Engineer – Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on high-voltage systems up to 500 kV. This is a full-time role requiring up to 75% travel for regional and national projects.

You will mentor junior technicians, lead technical efforts, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to ongoing project success across critical infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III/IV certification (required)
• 7+ years hands-on electrical testing in medium/high voltage environments
• Expert knowledge of NETA MTS/ATS standards
• Proficiency with listed test equipment (Doble, Megger, Omicron, Dranetz, SKF)
• Strong understanding of protective relay schemes and coordination
• Ability to read and interpret one-/three-line diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs
• Valid driver's license with clean record
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 75%

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems and equipment up to 500 kV
• 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 expertise

High voltage systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Travel-ready

Education

Power systems engineering or related degree

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv's Electrical Reliability Services (ERS) and High Voltage Maintenance (HVM) seek a Field Engineer – Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on high-voltage systems up to 500 kV. This is a full-time role requiring up to 75% travel for regional and national projects.

You will mentor junior technicians, lead technical efforts, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to ongoing project success across critical infrastructure sectors.