Senior NETA Technician & HV Testing Lead

High Voltage Maintenance Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $15,000

Company vehicle (Ford F150)

Per Diem

N.E.T.A. Level-Up Bonus

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tools & equipment provided

Professional development reimbursement

Career progression

Referral bonuses

PTO

Job summary

Vertiv (ERS / HVM) seeks a Field Engineer – Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on power systems up to 500 kV across regional and national projects.

You will lead testing programs, analyze results, and prepare engineer reports while mentoring junior technicians and coordinating with multi-discipline teams, all while adhering to NETA, NFPA 70E, and OSHA standards.

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 Level III Certification

NETA Level IV Certification

7+ years electrical testing

Protection relay coordination

One-line/three-line diagrams reading

Valid driver's license

Travel readiness up to 75%

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF

Job description

Vertiv (ERS / HVM) seeks a Field Engineer – Electrical Testing (NETA III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on power systems up to 500 kV across regional and national projects.

You will lead testing programs, analyze results, and prepare engineer reports while mentoring junior technicians and coordinating with multi-discipline teams, all while adhering to NETA, NFPA 70E, and OSHA standards.