Director of Engineering — Climate Tech Hardware Leader, Equity

Enexor BioEnergy, LLC; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stake in a fast-growing climate tech company

401(k) plan and health insurance stipend

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A climate tech company is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in developing innovative waste-to-energy and carbon capture systems. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of engineering experience, with strong leadership skills and a solid background in mechanical systems. This role offers competitive compensation and equity in a fast-growing startup focused on sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field; deep hardware/system experience required.
• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ in technical leadership or management roles.
• Proven success developing complex mechanical or thermal systems—ideally in energy, emissions, or industrial environments.
• Hands-on experience with pressure vessels, piping, structural systems, heat transfer, or adsorption tech is a major plus.
• Strong grasp of CAD (Inventor), simulation (FEA/CFD and other Process Modeling), and manufacturing workflows.
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats: player-coach, mentor, problem-solver, and executor.
• Familiarity with modular product design, automation, or containerized systems is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a world-class mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering team.
• Drive end-to-end product development—from concept to CAD, DFM, fabrication, commissioning, and continuous improvement.
• Build scalable engineering processes that support rapid prototyping and high-reliability deployment.
• Own technical architecture decisions and cross-functional integration across subsystems.
• Guide engineering trade-offs with strong first-principles thinking and cost-performance analysis.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team on strategic initiatives, resource planning, and technical hiring.
• Instill a culture of ownership, urgency, and innovation in everything you build.

Job description

A climate tech company is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in developing innovative waste-to-energy and carbon capture systems. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of engineering experience, with strong leadership skills and a solid background in mechanical systems. This role offers competitive compensation and equity in a fast-growing startup focused on sustainable solutions.