Travel-Heavy NETA Electrical Testing Tech (III/IV)

Vertiv Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $15,000

Company vehicle with fuel card

Travel per diem & bonuses

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Vertiv is hiring a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on high‑voltage power systems up to 500kV. You will lead protective relay testing and power quality studies while mentoring junior technicians in a fast‑paced project environment.

Travel up to 75% regionally; compensation up to $110/hour with OT, signing bonus, and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• NETA Level III or IV certification in good standing.
• 7+ years of hands-on electrical testing experience in medium/high voltage environments.
• Strong understanding of NETA MTS/ATS standards.

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 Certification

Electrical testing

Test equipment knowledge

One-line/Three-line diagrams

Protective relays knowledge

Education

Power systems engineering or related degree

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Dranetz

SKF equipment

Job description

Vertiv is hiring a Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV) to perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on high‑voltage power systems up to 500kV. You will lead protective relay testing and power quality studies while mentoring junior technicians in a fast‑paced project environment.

Travel up to 75% regionally; compensation up to $110/hour with OT, signing bonus, and strong benefits.