NETA Level III Technician

CSI Engineering, USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

CSI Engineering USA is seeking a NETA Level III Electrical Testing Technician for on-site field assignments in Houston, TX. You will perform acceptance and maintenance testing on electrical power distribution equipment, guide junior technicians, and coordinate with customers, contractors, and commissioning teams to resolve field issues.

Responsibilities include planning tests per ANSI/NETA specifications, evaluating results, preparing clear reports, and ensuring safety compliance with NFPA 70E.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III Certification is required.
• Hands-on testing of electrical power distribution equipment.
• Ability to read single-line diagrams and equipment documentation.
• Ability to interpret test data and produce field reports.
• Experience coordinating field work and directing junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections and electrical testing on equipment such as switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, power cables, and grounding systems.
• Plan and carry out testing according to ANSI/NETA specs, manufacturer instructions, and project requirements.
• Evaluate test results, investigate abnormal readings, and communicate findings to customer and project team.
• Prepare clear test reports identifying equipment tested, measured values, deficiencies and follow-up.
• Lead field activities, supervise junior technicians, and follow site safety procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mentoring junior technicians

Test data interpretation

Education

NETA Level III Certification

Tools

Electrical test equipment (multimeters, insulation testers)

Job description

NETA Level III Electrical Testing Technician

Pay range: $65–$75 per hour

Work setting: On-site field assignments

Job Overview

The NETA Level III Electrical Testing Technician performs acceptance and maintenance testing on electrical power distribution equipment. This role leads routine and moderately complex field assignments, evaluates test results, and documents equipment condition and deficiencies. The technician also guides junior technicians and works with customers, contractors, and commissioning teams to coordinate testing and resolve field issues.

About CSI Engineering USA

At CSI, we are more than an MEP engineering and commissioning team. We are problem solvers who help owners and project teams deliver facilities that work the way they were intended. From design reviews to field verification and turnover, our focus is practical, code compliant, and built around real world constructability and operations.

We support our clients by strengthening project delivery through MEP quality control, clear documentation, and tight coordination with architects, contractors, and vendors. Our teams work hands on across design and construction to reduce risk, close gaps early, and protect schedule and budget while improving system performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections and electrical testing on equipment such as switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, power cables, and grounding systems.
• Plan and carry out assigned testing in accordance with applicable ANSI/NETA acceptance and maintenance testing specifications, manufacturer instructions, and project requirements.
• Evaluate test results against applicable acceptance criteria, investigate abnormal readings, and communicate findings to the customer and project team.
• Prepare clear test reports that identify the equipment tested, record measured values, and document deficiencies and recommended followup.
• Support commissioning and energization by verifying completion of assigned testing and communicating open issues. Perform electrical switching when authorized under site procedures.
• Lead assigned field activities, supervise and mentor junior technicians, and follow applicable NFPA 70E safe work practices and site safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• NETA Level III Electrical Testing Technician certification.
• Handson experience performing acceptance and maintenance testing on electrical power distribution equipment.
• Ability to read singleline diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to interpret test data, troubleshoot abnormal results, and produce accurate field reports.
• Experience coordinating field work and providing direction to junior technicians.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical testing or commissioning experience in data centers or other missioncritical environments.