Senior Electrical Testing Field Engineer (NETA III/IV)

Vertiv Corporation; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 247,968,000 - 272,765,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Company vehicle with fuel card

Per diem & travel bonus program

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement/ certification

Job summary

Vertiv's Electrical Reliability Services (ERS) and High Voltage Maintenance (HVM) are seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500 kV across regional and national projects.

This full-time role offers up to $95/hour, generous OT, signing bonus up to $10,000, a company vehicle, per diem, and full benefits.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III or IV certification in good standing.
• 7+ years of hands-on electrical testing 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; willingness to travel 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 Level III/IV

Electrical testing

Relay coordination

One-line diagrams

Education

Power systems engineering degree

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv's Electrical Reliability Services (ERS) and High Voltage Maintenance (HVM) are seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500 kV across regional and national projects.

This full-time role offers up to $95/hour, generous OT, signing bonus up to $10,000, a company vehicle, per diem, and full benefits.