Field Service Technician (NETAII/III/IV or Equivalent Experience)

Field Service Technician (NETAII/III/IV or Equivalent Experience)

LOCATION

Des Moines, IA

No Remote

TYPE

Direct Hire

SALARY

$35 - $85 / hr

ID

MS7-2754631

POSTED

May 1, 2026

Electrical Field Service Technician

NETA II / III / IV | NICET EPT | or Equivalent Field Experience

OVERVIEW

Our client, a nationally recognized leader in electrical power services, is seeking Field Service Technicians (Level II-IV) to support acceptance and maintenance testing of medium- and high-voltage equipment across utility, industrial, and data center environments. This is a field-based role for technically skilled professionals who take pride in quality workmanship, operate with a safety-first mindset, and are ready to contribute to a high-utilization team with a deep project pipeline.

Placement title and compensation are commensurate with certification level and field experience. NETA and NICET EPT certifications are preferred but not required strong hands-on apparatus testing experience will be considered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Testing & Technical Services

Perform acceptance and maintenance testing per NETA standards on medium- and high-voltage equipment

Test and troubleshoot:

Switchgear (LV/MV)

Power transformers

Circuit breakers

Protective relays and protection systems

Execute LOTO and safety procedures in compliance with NFPA 70E

Conduct arc-flash and shock hazard evaluations as required

Reporting & Documentation

Analyze test results and identify deficiencies

Generate detailed field service reports and documentation

Provide timely updates to management and clients on findings and project status

Team & Leadership

Support or lead field crews depending on experience and certification level

Mentor junior technicians and trainees as applicable

Leadership Expectations by Level:

Level II: Executes testing under supervision; building technical foundation

Level III: Leads small crews, owns portions of projects independently

Level IV: SME / Lead Tech client-facing, full project ownership, mentors junior staff

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

2-8+ years of electrical testing experience (range is level dependent)

Strong understanding of power distribution systems

Familiarity with NETA standards and NFPA 70E

Ability to travel up to 50%

Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Certification One of the Following:

NETA Certification (Level II, III, or IV) preferred

NICET EPT Certification (Level II, III, or IV) accepted equivalent

No certification candidates with strong hands-on apparatus testing experience will be considered; certification is not required to apply

Also Preferred:

OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid

PowerDB proficiency

OEM test equipment experience: Megger, Doble, Omicron, or similar

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

LevelExperienceHourly Range

Level II~2-4 yrs / NETA II, NICET EPT II, or equivalent$35 - $60/hr

Level III~5-8 yrs / NETA III, NICET EPT III, or equivalent$65 - $75/hr

Level IV8+ yrs / NETA IV, NICET EPT IV, or equivalent$75 - $85+/hr

Additional Compensation & Benefits:

Per diem: ~$127/day (GSA rate)

Company card or full expense reimbursement

Travel covered: lodging, flights, rental car as applicable

Overtime available depending on project scope

Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match

Company vehicle provided

TRAVEL & WORK CONDITIONS

Up to 50% travel, varies by client and project

Field-based work across industrial, utility, and data center environments

Overtime available on active projects

Standard travel rotation (Regional): Monday out, Friday home weekends protected- Ideal candidate will be willing to some travel-Not a hard requirement.