Director of Engineering

Reports To: President

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Status: Full-time Employee

Compensation: TBD depending on experience & qualifications

Application Deadline: Open

Description

The Engineering Department creates our solution designs and project estimates in lighting, EV charging, electrical, photovoltaic, and other solutions we may offer in the future.

You will be responsible for leading the ongoing development of the team along with the processes and systems required to make this department run quickly, smoothly, and with confidence.

You will be part of our Leadership Team and expected to meet the organizational goals above all else. This role includes the following accountabilities:

• Solution & Proposal Design: Oversee the development of designs and estimates for lighting, EV, photovoltaic, electrical, and any other solutions that are offered.
• Standardize Project Information & Strengthen Internal Systems: Ensure consistency in data management, control inputs, and access to project information.
• Subsidy Management: Build and manage the process to identify, operationalize, communicate, manage, and close subsidies that support our clients in priority energy management initiatives.
• Oversee Technology Deployment: Ensure the effective implementation, use, and ongoing optimization of technology and tools to support the functioning of the department and customer outcomes.
• Support Automation & AI Adoption Across Workstreams: Support initiatives that leverage automation and AI to increase organizational efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation.

Critical Requirements

A successful candidate will possess the following critical requirements:

• Ontario P.Eng in Electrical Engineering
• Experience building and leading a high performing engineering department
• Ability to assess and identify on-site electrical solutions to address complex client needs
• Experience pricing energy-related projects in competitive markets

Competencies

The work we do is important: to us, our clients, and the planet. So, we’re looking for someone special. We also want to be upfront about exactly who will thrive in this role. You will know if it is you because you will have the following competencies.

Skills

• Understanding lighting, EV charging, photovoltaic, and electrical contracting services
• In-depth understanding of the Electrical code
• Data analysis and complex system design & implementation
• Business process optimization
• Internal stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• Bilingualism is an asset

Experience

• Eng. in Electrical Engineering
• In field installations – lighting, solar, electrical, EV, or other relevant fields
• 5+ years in a leadership role
• Implementation of lighting, EV infrastructure, photovoltaic projects or electrical work
• Proven success leading technology-driven transformation projects
• Familiarity with energy-management related technologies and workflows

Attitude

• Curious, analytical, and proactive
• Committed to excellence and continuous improvement
• Collaborative and influential across diverse teams

Results

• Delivered measurable increases in productivity, forecasting accuracy, or subsidy capture
• Built or implemented systems that improved team efficiency and data integrity
• Successfully led proposal and RFP development

Cognitive Abilities

• Strong critical thinking and pattern recognition—builds structure out of chaos
• Learn quickly and adapt systems in a fast-moving environment
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and designing clarity

Habits

• Plans ahead and anticipates system needs
• Holds others (and themselves) accountable to consistency
• Proactive communicator

Working at Lightenco

Lightenco is an award-winning energy management company. We operate across the country and provide service to our clients in English and in French.

We work with brand-name commercial and industrial customers offering premium customer service and innovative solutions. We work in partnership with them to help them strategically improve their energy management practices.

The company is growing quickly so we work fast, collaborate often, and take pride in delivering results that matter to people, the planet, and the bottom line. You’ll fit right in if you:

• Thrive in a mid-sized, entrepreneurial business where your work is visible and valued
• Are comfortable balancing strategic design with hands-on implementation
• Enjoy working with both office staff and field technicians
• Want to build something that makes a genuine difference in the world

You will be part of a deeply respectful multi-cultural team of people who laugh often, work hard, and genuinely care about one another.

Great Things About Lightenco

Let us take a minute to tell you why the team loves it here.

• Purpose-Driven Work—Every project reduces energy use and improves real community spaces across Canada.
• High-Growth Environment—A three-time Fastest Growing Company where initiative is noticed and advancement happens fast.
• Future-Focused Solutions—We work across LED lighting, EV charging, solar, and electrical services—all skills for Canada’s clean-energy future.
• People-First Culture—A genuinely collaborative “One Team” environment where everyone contributes and supports each other.
• Serious About Development—Our BrightIdeas professional development program coupled with hands-on projects, and direct leadership access accelerate career growth.

Three key values

• Do good work. Take pride in your work and do it right the first time. Keep your commitments, be specific, and take accountability for your actions. Keep growing and improving.
• Work as a Team. Ask for help when you need it. Lend a hand when someone else needs help. Encourage and celebrate others.
• Speak Up. Share your ideas openly and respectfully. Give feedback that helps each other grow. If you see a problem or something that’s not working the way it is supposed to, say something.

How to Apply

To apply, email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

We carefully review every application. If your qualifications match our needs, we will reach out to you directly to schedule next steps.

No AI is used during this hiring process.