Director of Field Testing

talisman; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

talisman is seeking a Director of Field-Testing Engineering who will own field-testing strategy, lead senior engineering teams, and stay hands-on with customers in the field. This role blends executive influence with deep technical credibility, enabling autonomy and tangible impact on critical power systems projects.

The role requires guiding field testing and commissioning, mentoring engineers, and driving growth through strategic field insights while maintaining a strong safety and quality

Qualifications

• 10+ years in field testing, commissioning, or on-site engineering; 5+ in leadership.
• Proven track record leading teams on complex customer projects in the field.
• Hands-on with Omicron, Doble, Megger and other industry-standard testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own all field testing operations, aligning with customer requirements and project goals.
• Set the technical authority for rigor, safety, and best practices across field activities.
• Build and execute strategic field-testing plans to fuel new customer acquisition and support projects.
• Be the expert with customers—on-site troubleshooting, real-time problem-solving, and building trust for long-term partnerships.
• Mentor and grow field engineering teams to foster technical excellence and customer focus.
• Draft proposals, scope projects, estimate labor/equipment costs, and manage logistics end-to-end.
• Partner with sales, product, and engineering leadership to turn field insight into growth.
• Continuously push field testing methodology and innovation.

Skills

Field testing leadership

Customer engagement

Strategic planning

Team mentorship

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Megger

Job description

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