Director of Field Testing

talisman; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

talisman seeks a Director of Field-Testing Engineering to own field-testing strategy and lead from the front on technically demanding projects. The role blends executive influence with hands-on technical credibility, allowing autonomy to run field operations while staying engaged with complex testing work.

Responsibilities include shaping testing strategy, mentoring top-tier teams, and maintaining strong customer partnerships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of 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.

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.

Skills

Field testing

Leadership

Project management

Customer engagement

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