Senior Electrical Testing Field Engineer (NETA III/IV)

Vertiv Corporation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus Up to $15,000

Company Vehicle Ford F150 with fuel 卡

Per Diem for out-of-town assignments

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement for continuing教育

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning and maintenance testing on high‑voltage power systems up to 500kV. You will lead testing activities, analyze results and generate detailed reports for multi‑discipline projects, while mentoring junior technicians.

The role requires up to 75% travel, a current NETA certification, and strong knowledge of MTS/ATS standards.

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.
• Proficiency with listed test equipment: Doble, Megger, Omicron, Dranetz, SKF.
• 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

Electrical testing

Protective relay coordination

Reading diagrams

Travel readiness

Education

Power systems engineering or related degree

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning and maintenance testing on high‑voltage power systems up to 500kV. You will lead testing activities, analyze results and generate detailed reports for multi‑discipline projects, while mentoring junior technicians.

The role requires up to 75% travel, a current NETA certification, and strong knowledge of MTS/ATS standards.