NETA Level III or Level IV Electrical Testing Technician

National Electrical Engineering Consultants LLC•Pembroke Pines, FL

60d•Remote

About The Position

National Electrical Engineering Consultants (NEEC) LLC provides complete engineering, commissioning, and field services for utilities and renewable energy developers nationwide. With expertise in Protection & Control (P&C) Substations, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Renewable Integration, NEEC delivers innovative, safe, and reliable electrical solutions that power the nation’s clean energy future. We are looking for experienced NETA Level III and Level IV Certified Technicians to join our growing Apparatus Testing and Commissioning team. The NETA Level III / Level IV Technician will perform and lead acceptance, commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostic testing of electrical power equipment at substations, generation facilities, utility-scale BESS projects, and other industrial and utility facilities. The ideal candidate has strong field-testing experience, understands NETA testing requirements, can independently troubleshoot electrical equipment, and is comfortable working directly with customers, engineers, manufacturers, and other commissioning personnel. Level IV candidates should also be capable of leading major testing projects, supervising multiple crews, reviewing technical results, and providing technical direction to other technicians.

Requirements

Current NETA Level III or Level IV Electrical Testing Technician certification
Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and electrical testing principles
Experience testing medium- and/or high-voltage electrical equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams
Experience with commonly used electrical test equipment from manufacturers such as Doble, Megger, Omicron, Vanguard, or equivalent
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Ability to accurately document and communicate technical findings
Strong understanding of electrical safety and safe work practices
Valid driver's license
Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States
Ability to work outages, extended shifts, nights, and weekends when required by project schedules

Nice To Haves

Utility substation commissioning experience
BESS commissioning or testing experience
Protection & Control / relay-testing experience
Experience with high-voltage substations up to 500 kV
Experience with transformer diagnostics and advanced apparatus testing
Experience with Doble, Omicron, Megger, and Vanguard testing platforms
Familiarity with NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements, ANSI/NETA ATS, and ANSI/NETA MTS
Experience supervising technicians and leading field-testing projects
Experience working directly with utilities, EPC contractors, and OEMs

Responsibilities

Perform acceptance, commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostic testing in accordance with applicable ANSI/NETA ATS and MTS standards
Perform electrical testing on medium- and high-voltage equipment, including: Power transformers, Circuit breakers, Switchgear, Instrument transformers (CTs and PTs), Protective relays, Grounding systems, Cables, Batteries and DC systems, Motors and generators, when applicable, Other substation and power-distribution equipment
Perform insulation resistance, power factor/dissipation factor, winding resistance, transformer turns ratio, excitation current, contact resistance, timing, CT/PT ratio and polarity, and related electrical tests
Interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer documentation
Evaluate test results and identify abnormal equipment conditions
Troubleshoot electrical equipment and commissioning issues
Prepare accurate field documentation and technical test reports
Verify equipment installation and readiness for energization
Participate in equipment energization and electrical switching activities
Coordinate testing activities with customers, engineers, OEM representatives, contractors, and NEEC project teams
Maintain and verify proper operation of test equipment
Follow NEEC safety procedures and customer-specific safety requirements
Mentor and provide technical direction to junior technicians
Support development of standardized testing and commissioning procedures
Lead testing activities and small field crews (Level III)
Supervise and provide guidance to Level I and Level II technicians (Level III)
Manage routine and moderately complex testing assignments (Level III)
Evaluate testing data and determine whether results meet applicable standards and manufacturer requirements (Level III)
Assist with project planning, daily work coordination, and customer communication (Level III)
Perform electrical switching when qualified and authorized (Level III)
Take responsibility for safe execution of assigned field activities (Level III)
Independently lead large and technically complex testing and commissioning projects (Level IV)
Supervise multiple testing crews (Level IV)
Serve as the senior technical resource on assigned projects (Level IV)
Perform complex troubleshooting, investigations, testing, and equipment evaluations (Level IV)
Review and approve field test results and reports (Level IV)
Develop testing plans and project execution strategies (Level IV)
Provide technical guidance to Level II and Level III technicians (Level IV)
Coordinate directly with customers, engineering teams, utilities, and OEMs (Level IV)
Assist NEEC leadership with technician development, training, and technical standards (Level IV)