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Job Description
Field Engineer – Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV)
Key Responsibilities
- Field Engineer – Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV)
- Company: Vertiv (ERS / HVM) Location: Texas Travel: Up to 75% (regional and national project assignments) Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: Up to $95/hour
- What We Offer — Best-in-Market Benefit Details
- Base Compensation
- Up to $95/hour based on certification level and experience
- Overtime & Double-Time
- Aggressive OT policies; top performers exceed $200K total annually
- Signing Bonus
- Up to $10,000 based on certification level
- Company Vehicle
- Ford F150 with fuel card — fully maintained
- Per Diem
- Generous daily rate for out-of-town assignments + travel bonus program
- NETA Level-Up Bonus
- Cash bonus for every certification level advancement
- Retirement
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Medical
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Tools & Equipment
- All PPE, test equipment, smartphone, and laptop provided
- Professional Development
- Full certification reimbursement + tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Career Progression
- Clear pathways from Field Engineer → Technical Lead → Services Manager
- Referral Bonuses
- $7,500+ for successful NETA-certified referrals
- PTO
- Flexible paid time off and holiday schedule
- As a NETA founding company with roots dating back to 1967, Vertiv's Electrical Reliability Services (ERS) and High Voltage Maintenance (HVM) divisions are where the industry's best technicians build careers — not just take jobs. You won't be a number here. You'll be an elite specialist solving complex problems for the world's most critical infrastructure, including hyperscale data centers, healthcare systems, and utility networks powering the AI revolution.
- We know your worth. The market for NETA Level III/IV certified professionals has never been tighter — and we've built a compensation and benefits package that reflects that reality.
- What You'll Do
- 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
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Requirements
- NETA Level IV Certification
- NICET Certification
- Experience with SF6 breaker maintenance
- Power systems engineering or related degree
- Prior leadership/supervisory experience on testing projects
- Experience in data center, utility, or industrial critical power environments
- The anticipated salary range for this role in the CA, Cleveland- OH, CO, CT, NYC, MA, ME, MD, NJ, HI, IL, MN, VA, VT, Washington D.C localities are between $154,709 to $198,000 per year —salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to receive and/or participate in profit sharing, allowances, travel and/or car expenses, and earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization depending on the terms of the employee’s role and individual offer details. The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
- The anticipated salary range for this role in the State of Washington locality is between $154,709 to $198,000 per year —salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to receive and/or participate in profit sharing, allowances, travel and/or car expenses, and earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization depending on the terms of the employee’s role and individual offer details. The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, Flexible PTO, holiday pay (9 days), and 401k. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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