ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician

Field Engineer – Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV)

Company: ERS

Location: Boise,

Travel: Up to 75% (regional and national project assignments)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Up to $110/hour

• Base Compensation Up to $110/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 to Technical Lead to 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.

• 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, switch gear, 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

• 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%)

• 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 successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:
Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

• 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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission‑critical infrastructure technologies for…