Senior NETA Field Engineer – HV Electrical Testing (III/IV)

Vertiv Corporation; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base compensation up to $110/hour

Overtime & double-time policies

Signing bonus up to $15,000

Company vehicle

Per diem for out-of-town assignments

NETA certification reimbursement

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tools & equipment provided

Tuition reimbursement

Career progression

Referral bonuses $7,500+

Flexible PTO and holidays

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems and equipment up to 500kV. This full-time role in Texas includes regional and national travel up to 75% and offers a competitive hourly wage with OT and bonuses.

You will conduct power system studies, test protective relays, and generate engineering reports with actionable recommendations, while mentoring Level I/II technicians and

Qualifications

• NETA Level III or Level 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

HV electrical testing

Test equipment knowledge

Relay coordination

Education

Power systems degree (preferred)

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems and equipment up to 500kV. This full-time role in Texas includes regional and national travel up to 75% and offers a competitive hourly wage with OT and bonuses.

You will conduct power system studies, test protective relays, and generate engineering reports with actionable recommendations, while mentoring Level I/II technicians and