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Our team is made up of innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers committed to making renewable energy more accessible and scalable for communities everywhere. We’re backed by renowned clean energy investors, global partners and First Nations groups who have joined us in reshaping the future of renewable energy. We hope you will too.

If you don’t see an open role, we encourage you to reach out directly through our Contact Us page — there may be opportunities to grow with us as we scale.

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About Aslan Renewables

Aslan Renewables is on a mission to unlock Canada’s dormant hydro power potential. We’ve developed a modular, fish-safe, and environmentally sound hydro system designed for underserved and remote communities. Backed by renowned clean energy partners and investors, First Nations collaboration, and long-term power purchase agreements, we are entering an exciting growth phase.

We are now hiring a Director, Engineering to act as a hands-on technical leader, systems architect, and team builder. This role is a strategic partner to the CEO, blending hands-on engineering oversight, technical project leadership, and strategic product development. This opportunity is ideal for a leader who thrives on high-velocity execution and has a track record delivering successful projects. You are not just a manager; you are a force multiplier, a mentor to your team, and the key driver of our technology scale-up.

Responsibilities

Product and Engineering Leadership:

  • Validate Aslan’s hydro system architecture including mechanical, electrical and control systems from pilot implementation to the scale-up phase and final commercial production.
  • Lead technical discussions with external engineering consultants and contractors collaborating with the CEO and Director, Business Operations to ensure commercial excellence and regulatory alignment
  • Own Aslan’s technology roadmap with a keen focus on technoeconomics, scalability and market demand.
  • Oversee the procurement of materials and equipment, optimizing for performance, efficiency and reliability.
  • In partnership with the CEO and external consultants, develop, execute, and refine IP strategy.
  • Review engineering drawings, maintain technical standards, testing protocols and safety requirements.

Project Oversight:

  • Provide technical oversight: ensuring systems meet design intent, grid interconnection requirements, safety standards, and regulatory/permitting requirements.
  • Identify and resolve technical risks across design, installation, and operations.
  • Ensure field learnings are captured and integrated into future system iterations.

Team Leadership and Mentorship:

  • Lead product team’s direction, setting ambitious goals for output and professional development

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Work closely with utilities, regulators, and community stakeholders to validate system performance and interconnection readiness.

Must Haves – Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering (or related engineering discipline)
  • 8+ years of engineering design or development experience across hydroelectric systems, renewable infrastructure deployment or similar with track record of successful project delivery
  • Demonstrated ability to switch between being strategic systems architect to hands-on builder across engineering challenges
  • Demonstrated ability to manage third party engineering services firms
  • Experience with procurement and vendor management
  • Strong background in fluid mechanics, electrical systems, and/or power system integration
  • Experience managing and leading engineering teams
  • Familiarity with permitting, safety and regulatory requirements for engineering design and operation
  • Clear and confident communicator who can work across technical and non-technical teams
  • Passionate about sustainability, clean power, infrastructure, and building systems that serve communities
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity and in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Haves

  • Registered as a P. Eng is an asset
  • Proficient with tools like Notion, Excel, Google Workspace, and modern project platforms
  • Experience supporting investor relations or board communications

Compensation and Perks

  • Salary: $110,000 – $140,000 CAD depending on experience
  • Stock option plan participation (ESOP)
  • 3 weeks paid vacation + company-wide holiday shutdown
  • Hybrid work with office space in Toronto and travel opportunities to deployment sites

How to Apply

Please send your resume and coverletter to recruiting@aslanrenewables.ca by November 15, 2025.