Senior NETA Electrical Test Engineer (III/IV) - 75% Travel

Vertiv Corporation

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 178,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus up to $15,000

Company Vehicle

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401(k) with profit sharing

Medical coverage

Tools & Equipment provided

Tuition reimbursement

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Referral bonuses

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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 across regional projects in Texas and beyond. You will conduct power system studies, test protective relays, and analyze results, delivering comprehensive reports.

Travel up to 75% is required; a strong certification base and 7+ years of HV testing experience are expected.

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 and equivalents.
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.

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.