Senior Electrical Testing Engineer (NETA III/IV)

Vertiv Corporation; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Signing bonus up to 10000 USD

Competitive OT policies

Per diems and travel bonus

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical/dental/vision

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to lead high‑voltage testing on critical power systems. This full‑time role requires up to 75% travel to regional and national projects, with competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits.

You will perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV, conduct power studies, test protective relays, and generate detailed reports with recommendations.

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 equivalent.
• 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

Electrical testing

Doble/Megger/Omicron/Dranetz

Protective relays knowledge

Diagrams reading (one-line/three-line)

Travel readiness

Education

Power systems engineering degree

NICET Certification

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to lead high‑voltage testing on critical power systems. This full‑time role requires up to 75% travel to regional and national projects, with competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits.

You will perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV, conduct power studies, test protective relays, and generate detailed reports with recommendations.