NETA III/IV Field Engineer - HV Testing (75% Travel)

Vertiv Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Company vehicle

Per diem

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical/dental/vision

Tuition reimbursement

Career progression

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Vertiv is hiring a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) in the Texas region. You will perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV, analyze results, and prepare detailed engineering reports.

The role requires travel up to 75% and mentoring junior technicians within a high-stakes environment. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of HV testing experience, deep NETA MTS/ATS knowledge, and hands-on proficiency with test gear like

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 and equivalents.
• 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 Certification III/IV

7+ years experience

Test equipment proficiency

Protective relays knowledge

Read/interpret diagrams

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel

Education

Power systems engineering or related degree

NICET Certification

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Equivalent test equipment

Job description

Vertiv is hiring a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) in the Texas region. You will perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV, analyze results, and prepare detailed engineering reports.

The role requires travel up to 75% and mentoring junior technicians within a high-stakes environment. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of HV testing experience, deep NETA MTS/ATS knowledge, and hands-on proficiency with test gear like