Director of Field Testing
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 Responsibilities
- Lead and own all field testing operations, driving alignment with customer requirements and project goals
- Serve as the technical authority — setting the standard for rigor, best practice, and safety across every field activity
- Build and execute strategic field-testing plans that fuel new customer acquisition and support ongoing technical projects
- Be the expert in the room with customers — on-site troubleshooting, real-time problem-solving, and building trust that turns into long-term partnerships
- Mentor and grow field engineering teams, building a culture of technical excellence and customer obsession
- Draft proposals, scope projects, estimate labor/equipment costs, and own project logistics end-to-end
- Partner with sales, product, and engineering leadership to translate field insight into business growth
- Continuously push the bar on field testing methodology and innovation
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in field testing, commissioning, or on-site engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role
- Proven track record leading teams and managing complex customer projects in the field
- Hands-on experience with Omicron, Doble, Megger, and other industry-standard testing equipment
- Deep technical knowledge of power systems, industrial systems, or large-scale infrastructure
- Exceptional customer engagement skills — you build relationships that last
- Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning ability
- Willingness to travel to support customer sites
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Engineering
- Background in power, renewables, or large-scale industrial sectors
- Comfort with digital tools for field data collection and analysis
- PMP or other project management certification
Role Summary
This is a technical and commercial leadership seat. You'll:
- Coordinate field testing and commissioning projects at a high level
- Manage engineering resources and drive project execution
- Play a direct role in business development and client growth
- Be the go-to senior technical voice for customers and internal teams alike
- Help 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 & Location
Fully remote-friendly — work from wherever makes sense for you, provided you can support the travel cadence below. 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.
Travel
- Up to 50% travel — targeted and purposeful, not constant
- Primary regions: Texas, California, Florida, and Eastern U.S. project sites
- Per diem covered during all travel