Senior Electrical Testing Field Engineer (NETA III/IV)

Vertiv Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base compensation up to $95/hour

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Company vehicle

Per diem

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical/dental/vision

Tools & equipment provided

Tuition reimbursement

Career progression

Referral bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to lead acceptance, commissioning and maintenance testing on high-voltage power systems. You will perform studies, test relays, interpret results, and author engineering reports for regional/national projects.

The role requires 7+ years of hands-on testing, NETA certification, and travel up to 75%. Vertiv provides competitive compensation, a company vehicle, and robust benefits.

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.
• 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 and 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.

Skills

Electrical testing

NETA MTS/ATS

Test equipment

Reading diagrams

Travel readiness

Power systems knowledge

Education

NETA Level III/IV Certification

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to lead acceptance, commissioning and maintenance testing on high-voltage power systems. You will perform studies, test relays, interpret results, and author engineering reports for regional/national projects.

The role requires 7+ years of hands-on testing, NETA certification, and travel up to 75%. Vertiv provides competitive compensation, a company vehicle, and robust benefits.