Senior Electrical Testing Field Engineer (NETA III/IV)

Vertiv Corporation; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay up to $95/hour

Overtime & double-time policies

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Company vehicle provided

Per diem + travel bonus

NETA Level-Up bonus cash

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Tools & equipment provided

Certification and tuition reimburse

Career progression paths

Referral bonuses $7,500+

Flexible PTO and holidays

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV. You will conduct power system studies and calibrate protective relays, while explaining results in detailed reports.

Responsibilities include mentoring technicians, leading multi-discipline teams, and ensuring NETA MTS/ATS and NFPA 70E compliance. Willingness to travel regionally up to 75% is required.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III or IV certification current and in good standing.
• 7+ years 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.
• 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 Level III/IV

Electrical testing

Hands-on MV/HV testing

Test equipment: Doble

Test equipment: Megger

Test equipment: Omicron

Test equipment: Dranetz

Test equipment: SKF

Protective relay coordination

One-line / Three-line diagrams reading

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Education

Power systems engineering degree

NETA certification (preferred)

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 electrical power systems up to 500kV. You will conduct power system studies and calibrate protective relays, while explaining results in detailed reports.

Responsibilities include mentoring technicians, leading multi-discipline teams, and ensuring NETA MTS/ATS and NFPA 70E compliance. Willingness to travel regionally up to 75% is required.