NETA Level III/Level IV Electrical Testing Te

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NEEC is seeking an experienced NETA Level III/IV Electrical Testing Technician to lead acceptance, commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostics of electrical power equipment at substations, generation facilities, and BESS projects.

Extensive travel across the United States, strong field-testing skills, ability to troubleshoot, read schematics, and coordinate with customers and engineers are required; Level IV to lead major projects and supervise crews.

Qualifications

• Must have NETA Level III or Level IV certification.
• Experience performing acceptance, commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostic testing on electrical power equipment.
• Willing to travel extensively across the United States and engage with customers, engineers, and OEMs.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance, commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostic testing per ANSI/NETA ATS and MTS standards.
• Test medium- and high-voltage equipment including transformers, breakers, switchgear, CTs/PTs, and protective relays.
• Interpret electrical drawings and manufacturer documentation; evaluate results and report findings.
• Coordinate testing activities with customers and project teams; mentor junior technicians.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Field testing

Customer coordination

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

National Electrical Engineering & Commissioning (NEEC)

Position: NETA Level III or Level IV Electrical Testing Technician
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Extensive travel required – projects throughout the United States
Compensation: Competitive salary based on NETA certification, experience, and technical capabilities, plus travel/per diem and company benefits

About NEEC

National Electrical Engineering & Commissioning (NEEC) is a rapidly growing electrical testing and commissioning company specializing in utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Protection & Control (P&C), and electrical apparatus testing.

NEEC supports utilities, EPCs, developers, and equipment manufacturers across the United States. Our teams provide commissioning, acceptance testing, troubleshooting, energization support, and testing of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems.

We are looking for experienced NETA Level III and Level IV Certified Technicians to join our growing Apparatus Testing and Commissioning team.

Position Summary

The NETA Level III / Level IV Technician will perform and lead acceptance, commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostic testing of electrical power equipment at substations, generation facilities, utility-scale BESS projects, and other industrial and utility facilities.

The ideal candidate has strong field-testing experience, understands NETA testing requirements, can independently troubleshoot electrical equipment, and is comfortable working directly with customers, engineers, manufacturers, and other commissioning personnel.

Level IV candidates should also be capable of leading major testing projects, supervising multiple crews, reviewing technical results, and providing technical direction to other technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance, commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostic testing in accordance with applicable ANSI/NETA ATS and MTS standards
• Perform electrical testing on medium- and high-voltage equipment, including:
  • Power transformers
  • Circuit breakers
  • Switchgear
  • Instrument transformers (CTs and PTs)
  • Protective relays
  • Grounding systems
  • Cables
  • Batteries and DC systems
  • Motors and generators, when applicable
  • Other substation and power-distribution equipment
• Perform insulation resistance, power factor/dissipation factor, winding resistance, transformer turns ratio, excitation current, contact resistance, timing, CT/PT ratio and polarity, and related electrical tests
• Interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer documentation
• Evaluate test results and identify abnormal equipment conditions
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment and commissioning issues
• Prepare accurate field documentation and technical test reports
• Verify equipment installation and readiness for energization
• Participate in equipment energization and electrical switching activities
• Coordinate testing activities with customers, engineers, OEM representatives, contractors, and NEEC project teams
• Maintain and verify proper operation of test equipment
• Follow NEEC safety procedures and customer-specific safety requirements
• Mentor and provide technical direction to junior technicians
• Support development of standardized testing and commissioning procedures

Level III Responsibilities

In addition to performing testing independently, Level III technicians will be expected to:

• Lead testing activities and small field crews
• Supervise and provide guidance to Level I and Level II technicians
• Manage routine and moderately complex testing assignments
• Evaluate testing data and determine whether results meet applicable standards and manufacturer requirements
• Assist with project planning, daily work coordination, and customer communication
• Perform electrical switching when qualified and authorized
• Take responsibility for safe execution of assigned field activities

Level IV Responsibilities

Level IV technicians will additionally be expected to:

• Independently lead large and technically complex testing and commissioning projects
• Supervise multiple testing crews
• Serve as the senior technical resource on assigned projects
• Perform complex troubleshooting, investigations, testing, and equipment evaluations
• Review and approve field test results and reportsDev