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

To Apply:

Please send us your resume and cover letter to recruiting@aslanrenewables.ca by no later than November 15th.