About this opportunity
Vertiv Corporation lists this ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician opportunity in boise, Idaho. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description Field Engineer - Electrical Testing (NETA Level III/IV)
Company: ERS Location: Boise, IDTravel: Up to 75% (regional and national project assignments)Employment Type: Full-TimeCompensation: Up to $110/hour
What We Offer - Best-in-Market Benefit Details
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 - 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.
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?
Required:
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%)
Preferred:
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
Employer Description
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.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Customer Focus Operational Excellence High-Performance Culture Innovation Financial Strength
OUR 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
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 vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
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
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.
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Worksite address
boise, ID, 83708, US
Who can apply
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