Sr. Electrical Testing Technician - NETA 4

Quanta Services, Inc.; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate matching andvest

Medical, Dental, Vision

PPO/HSA/FSA

Short-term and long-term benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quanta Services, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Electrical Testing Technician (NETA 4) to lead field teams across Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio markets.

You will supervise large projects, perform complex tests and own final report packages, while mentoring junior technicians and ensuring strict safety and industry standard compliance. The role requires a NETA Level 4 certification, 10+ years of experience, and a strong background in electrical systems testing.

Qualifications

• NETA Level 4 Certification required.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical testing experience per ANSI/NETA ETT Level 4.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred; others considered.
• Proven services management experience focusing on electrical systems and NETA standards.
• Experience with NEC, NESC, NFPA 70E, IEEE and ANSI standards.
• Proven ability to supervise multiple crews and manage concurrent projects.
• Expert proficiency with relay test sets, transformer tests, and protection and control commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise large projects and multiple crews from start to closeout.
• Conduct complex investigations and tests on power systems and equipment.
• Own final test report packages and approve technicians' work.
• Serve as primary contact for field service issues and escalations.
• Enforce safe work practices including energized work permitting and NFPA 70E.
• Mentor Trainee, Assistant, and Certified technicians for certification advancement.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop test procedures for non-standard scopes.
• Support estimating by detailing scopes, labor, equipment, and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with NETA, ANSI/NETA ATS and customer specs during testing.
• Standardize procedures to improve quality across crews.

Skills

NETA Level 4 Certification

Electrical testing

Team leadership

Project management

Field service

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Associate degree/technical certificate or military electrical training

Tools

Relay test sets

Power factor testing equipment

Insulation resistance testers

Primary/secondary injection testers

Breaker timing equipment

Transformer testing tools

Job description

About Us

Established in 1993, Power Engineering Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is a technical service organization specializing in commissioning, start up, and maintenance testing for utilities, industrial, governmental and commercial clients. We are in Converse, TX with clients throughout the United States as well as internationally.

PES performs electrical system analyses, along with acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical distributions. Our professional staff has contributed to the successful completion of major generation, distribution, and commercial projects throughout the world.

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

About this Role

Power Engineering Services, a Quanta Services Company, is looking for Sr. Electrical Testing Technicians (NETA 4) to join our growing teams across our Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, TX markets.

As a Sr. Electrical Testing Technician at Power Engineering Services, you are the senior technical authority in the field. You will supervise large projects and multiple crews, perform complex investigations and evaluations, own the final technical product delivered to the customer, and develop the technicians coming up behind you. This is the top of our field testing ladder and the primary point of contact for all field service issues and requests.

What You'll Do

• Supervise large projects and multiple crews from initiation through closeout, working independently with minimal oversight.
• Perform complex investigations, tests, and evaluations on power systems and equipment, including protection and control schemes, power quality studies, and failure analysis.
• Own the final test report package - review, validate, and approve the work of Level 2 and Level 3 technicians and issue recommendations to the customer.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all field service issues and requests, including scope development, change conditions, and escalations.
• Establish and enforce safe work practices across the crew, including energized work permitting, lockout/tagout, arc flash and shock hazard analysis, and NFPA 70E compliance.
• Mentor and train Trainee (NETA 1), Assistant (NETA 2), and Certified (NETA 3) technicians, and verify documented experience supporting their certification advancement.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues and to develop test procedures for non-standard scopes.
• Support estimating and project planning by developing scopes of work, labor and equipment requirements, and schedule input.
• Ensure compliance with NETA standards, ANSI/NETA ATS and MTS specifications, and customer specifications throughout testing operations.
• Drive quality and consistency across crews by standardizing procedures, documentation, and equipment readiness.

What You'll Bring

• NETA Level 4 (Senior Certified Technician) Certification.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the electrical testing industry, consistent with ANSI/NETA ETT Level 4 experience requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (preferred); associate degree, technical/trade school certificate, or military electrical training also considered.
• Proven experience in technical services management, with a focus on electrical systems and NETA standards.
• Experience and working knowledge of electrical codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NFPA 70E, and applicable IEEE and ANSI standards.
• Demonstrated success supervising multiple crews and managing concurrent projects, including scheduling, resourcing, and customer communication.
• Expert-level proficiency with relay test sets, power factor and insulation resistance testing, primary and secondary injection, breaker timing, transformer testing, and protection and control commissioning.
• Track record of developing junior technicians and building bench strength on a testing crew.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and customer site-access requirements.
• Ability to lift and carry test equipment up to 50 lbs and to work outdoors in varying job-site conditions.
• Willingness to travel to job sites and to work off-hours, nights, weekends, and scheduled outages as project needs require. Travel may include assignments outside your home area, including out-of-state travel and overnight stays.
• Strong work ethic and enthusiasm for tackling new challenges with a commitment to finding optimal solutions.

What You'll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, you'll be offered a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short-term and long-term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.