Senior NETA Electrical Testing Technician (HV) - 75% Travel

Vertiv Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $15,000

Company vehicle

Per diem for travel

Travel & performance bonuses

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical/dental/vision

Tools provided

Tuition reimbursement

Career progression

Referral bonuses

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Vertiv (ERS / HVM) is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to conduct acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to high voltages. The role requires extensive HV testing experience and certification in NETA standards.

You will lead testing activities across regional and national projects, mentor junior technicians, and ensure compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA. A valid license and willingness to travel are required.

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 equivalent.
• 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 III/IV

Electrical testing

MTS/ATS standards

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Protective relays

Read diagrams & P&IDs

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv (ERS / HVM) is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to conduct acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to high voltages. The role requires extensive HV testing experience and certification in NETA standards.

You will lead testing activities across regional and national projects, mentor junior technicians, and ensure compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA. A valid license and willingness to travel are required.