Director of Field Testing

Director of Field Testing

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Our client — a leader in the power systems and utilities space — is looking for a Director of Field-Testing Engineering to own field-testing strategy and lead from the front on some of the most technically demanding projects in the industry. This is a senior leadership seat built for someone who wants real autonomy, real earning upside, and the freedom to run field operations their way — without giving up the technical work that got them here.
You'll set the strategy, mentor top-tier engineering teams, and stay hands-on with customers in the field. It's a rare blend of executive influence and technical credibility — the kind of role where your name becomes synonymous with getting it right.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and own all field testing operations, driving alignment with customer requirements and project goalsServe as the technical authority — setting the standard for rigor, best practice, and safety across every field activityBuild and execute strategic field-testing plans that fuel new customer acquisition and support ongoing technical projectsBe the expert in the room with customers — on-site troubleshooting, real-time problem-solving, and building trust that turns into long-term partnershipsMentor and grow field engineering teams, building a culture of technical excellence and customer obsessionDraft proposals, scope projects, estimate labor/equipment costs, and own project logistics end-to-endPartner with sales, product, and engineering leadership to translate field insight into business growthContinuously push the bar on field testing methodology and innovation
Required Qualifications10+ years of experience in field testing, commissioning, or on-site engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership roleProven track record leading teams and managing complex customer projects in the fieldHands-on experience with Omicron, Doble, Megger, and other industry-standard testing equipmentDeep technical knowledge of power systems, industrial systems, or large-scale infrastructureExceptional customer engagement skills — you build relationships that lastStrong leadership, communication, and strategic planning abilityWillingness to travel to support customer sites
Preferred QualificationsBachelor's in EngineeringBackground in power, renewables, or large-scale industrial sectorsComfort with digital tools for field data collection and analysisPMP or other project management certification
Role SummaryThis is a technical and commercial leadership seat. You'll:Coordinate field testing and commissioning projects at a high levelManage engineering resources and drive project executionPlay a direct role in business development and client growthBe the go-to senior technical voice for customers and internal teams alikeHelp scale the engineering org as demand continues to outpace capacity — this is a growth story, and you'd be leading a key part of it
Flexibility & LocationFully remote-friendly — work from wherever makes sense for you, provided you can support the travel cadence below. xzbcwsv This role is designed as a coordinator/engineering-leader function, not a full-time field engineer post, so your calendar stays yours to manage between travel windows.
TravelUp to 50% travel — targeted and purposeful, not constantPrimary regions: Texas, California, Florida, and Eastern U.S. project sitesPer diem covered during all travel