Senior NETA Electrical Technician—HV Testing, 75% Travel

Vertiv Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Company vehicle

Per diem

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Medical coverage

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 500 kV. The role requires regional/national project travel up to 75% and involves leading and mentoring field technicians on complex tests.

Competitive base compensation up to $110/hour, signing bonus up to $15,000, and comprehensive benefits. Eligible for overtime, profit-sharing options, and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on electrical testing experience in medium/high voltage environments.
• NETA Level III or IV certification (current and in good standing).
• Proficiency with test equipment: Doble, Megger, Omicron, Dranetz, SKF, and equivalents.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.

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 certification

Test equipment familiarity

Reading diagrams

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Electrical engineering degree

NICET certification

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 500 kV. The role requires regional/national project travel up to 75% and involves leading and mentoring field technicians on complex tests.

Competitive base compensation up to $110/hour, signing bonus up to $15,000, and comprehensive benefits. Eligible for overtime, profit-sharing options, and ongoing professional development