The posting
Job Description
Field Engineer – Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV preferred)
Company: Vertiv (ERS / HVM) Location: Reno/Las Vegas Travel: Up to 75% (local and regional project assignments) Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: Up to $90/hour
What We Offer — Best-in-Market Benefit Details
Base Compensation
Up to $90/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/insured
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 → Supervising Engineer → 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
What you'll bring?
Preferred:
- 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%)
- 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
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
- Troubleshooting capabilities, simple relay calibration, use of load recording instrumentation, low and medium voltage switchgear testing through 15 kV class.
- Test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems and power metering.
- May perform simple power system studies including short circuit and protective device coordination.
- Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project using a computer, and accurately process job billing.
- May perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements and Company procedures.
- Take an active role in business development and expansion.
- Perform all functions pertaining to a written job proposal to a client, including estimate of man-hours and expenses, and development of scope and pricing and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.
- Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.
- Valid Driver’s License.
TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED
- 50%,
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no experience. OR Graduate of applicable
- Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and three years minimum same or similar
- work experience. OR High school education or equivalent and four years minimum same
- or similar work experience.
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
- Passed NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) exam.
- Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.
- Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.
- Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.
- Good judgment, dependable, supervises projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.
- Strong computer skills including editing, formatting, and using templates in Microsoft Word, use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research, and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.
- Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work. Must be available for out of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.
About Us
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
VERTIV BEHAVIORS
• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]
