Senior NETA Electrical Field Engineer

Vertiv Corporation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Per diem

Signing bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with profit sharing

Career progression

Referral bonuses

PTO

Job summary

Vertiv (ERS / HVM) is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV. Travel up to 75% to client sites across regions.

The role offers a competitive base up to $95/hour, OT at premium rates, a signing bonus up to $10,000, a company vehicle, generous per diem, and extensive professional development opportunities within Vertiv’s ERS/HVM divisions.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III or IV certification current and in good standing.
• 7+ years of hands-on electrical testing in medium/high voltage environments.
• Proficiency with NETA MTS/ATS standards.
• 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 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 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

High voltage work

Test equipment proficiency

Reading diagrams

Education

Power systems degree

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv (ERS / HVM) is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV. Travel up to 75% to client sites across regions.

The role offers a competitive base up to $95/hour, OT at premium rates, a signing bonus up to $10,000, a company vehicle, generous per diem, and extensive professional development opportunities within Vertiv’s ERS/HVM divisions.