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

What We Offer

• Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 CAD
• Stock option plan participation (ESOP) and competitive benefits plan
• 3 weeks paid vacation + company-wide holiday shutdown
• Flexible work options with office space in Toronto or remote with periodic travel to Toronto HQ
• A collaborative, agile environment — you’ll work closely with engineers, operators, and partners who value iteration, curiosity, and clear communication in a low-ego environment

How to Apply

Please send your coverletter and resume to recruiting@aslanrenewables.ca by December 1, 2025.