NETA Technician

Jsr Associates; Minnesota; On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Relocation assistance

Per diem coverage

Career growth

Job summary

Jsr Associates in Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA I–IV) to test, commission and maintain power equipment across the upper Midwest.

You’ll work on substations, industrial plants, data centers and utilities, traveling 50–75% and joining a union team. Openings at levels I–IV; experienced technicians can lead crews (Level III–IV) and mentor apprentices while pursuing NETA certification.

Qualifications

• NETA certification at I–IV or equivalent electrical testing/maintenance experience with plan to certify.
• Hands-on HV testing experience preferred (power factor, insulation resistance, hipot).
• Ability to read one-lines, schematics and test procedures.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% across the Upper Midwest.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Safety-first mindset; able to work independently or with a crew.

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect and maintain medium- and high-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, relays and cables.
• Operate HV test equipment including power factor testers and related devices.
• Commission new installations and verify readiness to energize.
• Support planned outages and respond to emergency calls.
• Document test results clearly and flag issues before failures.
• Follow NFPA 70E and site safety practices on every job.
• Level III–IV: Lead jobsites, coordinate with customers, mentor apprentices.

Skills

HV testing

Power factor testing

Reading schematics

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Crew mentoring

Job description

Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA Level I-IV)

Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN · Type: Full-time, union · Pay: $41-$60.20/hr union scale, DOE · Travel: 50-75% · Relocation: Available

About the role

If you know your way around switchgear, breakers and a power factor test set, we want to talk to you. We're hiring union field technicians to test, commission and maintain electrical power equipment across the upper Midwest. You'll work on real infrastructure - substations, industrial plants, data centers, utilities - where your testing keeps the lights on and people safe.

We have openings at every level, Level I through IV. Whether you're an experienced NETA tech ready to lead crews or a sharp electrical hand working toward your first certification, there's a spot for you here, plus a clear path to move up.

Why techs choose us

• Top union scale: $41-$60.20/hr depending on experience and certification level.
• Overtime that pays: Time-and-a-half after 8 hours a day, double time after 10.
• Union medical and dental for you and your family.
• Union pension - real retirement security, not just a 401(k).
• Travel covered: Per diem and hotel paid when you're on the road.
• Relocation assistance for the right candidates.
• Room to grow: Structured advancement from Level I to IV, with support toward NETA certification.

What you'll do

• Test, inspect and maintain medium- and high-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, relays and cable.
• Run high-voltage test equipment, including power factor (Doble or equivalent), insulation resistance, contact resistance, TTR and hipot test sets.
• Commission new installations and verify equipment is ready to energize.
• Support planned outages and respond to emergency calls when customers need help fast.
• Document test results clearly and accurately, and flag issues before they become failures.
• Follow NFPA 70E and site safety practices on every job.
• Level III-IV: Lead jobsites, coordinate with customers, and mentor apprentices and junior techs.

What you bring

• NETA certification at any level (I-IV), or relevant electrical testing or maintenance experience and a commitment to getting certified.
• Hands-on experience with power factor or High Voltage testing strongly preferred.
• Comfort reading one-lines, schematics and test procedures.
• Willingness to travel 50-75% across the upper Midwest.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• A safety-first mindset and the ability to work independently or as part of a crew.

Bonus points for: substation or utility experience, protective relay testing, commissioning experience on large projects, or prior military electrical/ET background.