Electrical Testing Technician - NETA 3

About Us Established in 1993, Power Engineering Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is a technical service organization specializing in commissioning, start up, and maintenance testing for utilities, industrial, governmental and commercial clients. We are in Converse, TX with clients throughout the United States as well as internationally.

PES performs electrical system analyses, along with acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical distributions. Our professional staff has contributed to the successful completion of major generation, distribution, and commercial projects throughout the world.

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us. About this Role Power Engineering Services, a Quanta Services Company, is looking for Electrical Testing Technicians (NETA 3) to join our growing teams across our Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, TX markets. As an Electrical Testing Technician at Power Engineering Services, you will independently perform and direct acceptance and maintenance testing on electrical power systems and equipment. You will serve as the technician in charge on routine and moderately complex jobs, evaluate test data, produce final field reports, and take responsibility for the safety of the technicians working alongside you. This role is the bridge between assisting on a crew and leading one - the proving ground for future Sr. Electrical Testing Technicians. What You'll Do

Independently perform acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning testing on switchgear, transformers, protective relays, circuit breakers, cabling, grounding systems, and associated protection and control equipment. Serve as the technician in charge on routine and moderately complex jobs, directing the work of Level 1 and Level 2 technicians on site. Evaluate test data against manufacturer specifications, ANSI/NETA acceptance and maintenance testing specifications, and prior test history; identify deficiencies and recommend corrective action. Author complete field test reports and deliver findings and recommendations to the customer and to the Sr. Electrical Testing Technician or project engineer. Own job-site safety for yourself and others — including energized work permits, lockout/tagout, arc flash and shock hazard boundaries, and NFPA 70E compliance. Program, configure, and test protective relays and perform functional trip testing of protection and control schemes. Troubleshoot power system failures and abnormal test results, escalating to engineering only when the finding exceeds field scope. Mentor Assistant Testing Technicians (NETA 2) and apprentices, verifying their work and signing off on documented experience where applicable. Manage test equipment calibration, job-site material readiness, and daily job documentation and record keeping. Interface directly with customers on scope, schedule, findings, and change conditions, keeping the Sr. Electrical Testing Technician informed.

NETA Level 3 Certification, or NETA Level 2 with documented eligibility to sit for the Level 3 exam within 6 months of hire. Minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in the electrical testing industry, consistent with ANSI/NETA ETT Level 3 experience requirements. Associate degree, technical/trade school certificate, or military electrical training (preferred); Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is a plus. Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA 70E, NESC, and applicable IEEE and ANSI standards, and of the ANSI/NETA ATS and MTS testing specifications. Proven ability to evaluate test data and make pass/fail and corrective-action