NETA III/IV Senior Technician – HV Power Testing

Vertiv Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $110/hour

OT & double-time

Signing bonus up to $15,000

Company vehicle

Per diem

401(k) with match

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Vertiv seeks a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500 kV, with up to 75% travel across regional and national projects.

You will analyze test results, prepare engineering reports, and mentor junior technicians while maintaining compliance with NETA MTS/ATS, NFPA 70E and OSHA standards. Must hold current NETA III/IV and have 7+ years of HV testing experience.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III or IV certification required.
• 7+ years hands-on electrical testing experience in medium/high voltage environments.
• Strong knowledge of NETA MTS/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

NETA III/IV

Electrical testing

Medium voltage

High voltage

Protective relays

One-line diagrams

P&IDs

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv seeks a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500 kV, with up to 75% travel across regional and national projects.

You will analyze test results, prepare engineering reports, and mentor junior technicians while maintaining compliance with NETA MTS/ATS, NFPA 70E and OSHA standards. Must hold current NETA III/IV and have 7+ years of HV testing experience.