Field Supervisor, HV Testing & Commissioning

Dashiell Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Health insurance options

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Job summary

Dashiell Corporation, a Quanta Services unit, is seeking a Field Supervisor in the Minneapolis area to oversee field testing, commissioning, and maintenance across multiple projects. You will manage schedules, budgets, and revenue targets while ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction throughout concurrent engagements.

The role may include hands-on testing and commissioning as needed, with travel and leadership responsibilities across the Field Services team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; 2 years for Associate, 4 years for Bachelor equivalence.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in high‑voltage electrical testing and commissioning with supervisory and project management capability.
• Comprehensive knowledge of protective relay testing, power apparatus testing, circuit breaker testing, cable testing, station auxiliary systems, and full system commissioning.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and revenue performance.
• Experience in field crew management, resource planning, and workforce development.
• Strong understanding of project financials including revenue recognition, cost tracking, and margin management.
• Ability to read/interpert complex electrical drawings and protection schemes.
• Strong technical report review skills to approve commissioning documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present to clients, project leadership, and executive management.
• Mathematical proficiency through trigonometry.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA safety standards.
• Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel extensively; ability to pass background check and drug screen; TWIC card or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the execution of multiple concurrent Field Service projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Maintain accountability for revenue and profitability on assigned projects; monitor project financials and take corrective action to protect margins.
• Plan and allocate field crew resources, equipment, and materials across projects to optimize productivity and meet client schedules.
• Represent the company and the Field Services department in meetings with clients, ensuring professional communication, expectation alignment, and client satisfaction at a program level.
• Provide technical direction, training, and performance feedback to field staff; support hiring decisions and contribute to workforce development across the Field Services organization.
• Enforce corporate policies and procedures on assigned projects, including safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Represent the company in a QA/QC role, ensuring all testing and commissioning deliverables meet internal standards and client specifications.
• Conduct Job Safety Task Analyses (JSTAs), safety briefings, and safety stand-down meetings; investigate and report incidents, near-misses, and safety observations.
• Review job scope and conduct project kickoff meetings to convey scope, schedule, safety requirements, and technical expectations to field crews and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, and clients to resolve technical issues, manage scope changes, and maintain project momentum.
• Review and approve test reports, commissioning documentation, and quality deliverables produced by field crews.
• Perform electrical testing and commissioning activities as required, including protective relay testing, power apparatus testing, and station auxiliary system testing.
• Direct and oversee testing and commissioning of power apparatus including transformers, CTs, PTs, circuit breakers, and switchgear.
• Direct and oversee testing, commissioning, and maintenance of low-voltage AC/DC station auxiliary systems.
• Support proposal and estimating teams with technical input on testing scope, crew requirements, durations, and equipment needs.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

High-voltage testing

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Reading electrical diagrams

Financial acumen

Leadership / supervision

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Doble test equipment

Megger equipment

Omicron equipment

Job description

Dashiell Corporation, a Quanta Services unit, is seeking a Field Supervisor in the Minneapolis area to oversee field testing, commissioning, and maintenance across multiple projects. You will manage schedules, budgets, and revenue targets while ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction throughout concurrent engagements.

The role may include hands-on testing and commissioning as needed, with travel and leadership responsibilities across the Field Services team.