Ireland-Based Solar QA/QC Engineer - PV Project Quality

Greenvolt; Munster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Company Pension

Death in Service

Income Protection

Professional Membership fees

Training and CPD

Job summary

Greenvolt Next Ireland is seeking a Solar QA/QC Engineer to ensure on-site works meet quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. You will develop QA/QC plans, inspect civil, mechanical and electrical installations, and maintain comprehensive QA documentation to support commissioning and handover.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 3+ years in QA/QC for solar or renewables, and familiarity with IEC/ISO standards. Travel to project sites across Ireland is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ QA/QC experience in solar PV or renewable energy projects; EPC experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and EU construction standards, regulations, and best practices for solar projects.
• Familiar with IEC, EN, and ISO standards (especially ISO 9001).
• Experience with BESS or hybrid renewable energy projects.
• Certification in Quality Management or similar (e.g., IRCA, CQI).
• Experience with SCADA and monitoring systems.
• Proficient in MS Office and quality management systems (QMS); experience with SharePoint is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Valid Irish (EU) driver’s license and flexibility to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-specific QA/QC plans in accordance with contract requirements and ISO standards.
• Conduct on-site quality inspections of civil, mechanical, and electrical works including module mounting, cabling, trenching, inverter installation, and grid connection aspects.
• Ensure compliance with design drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and ITPs.
• Perform inspections and testing on materials and installations (e.g., PV modules, inverters, transformers, cable insulation resistance, string testing, torque settings).
• Maintain up-to-date documentation including test reports, NCRs, punch lists, as-built drawings, and quality logs.
• Identify and manage non-conformities and coordinate with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with contractors, site managers, and client representatives to ensure all works meet quality standards.
• Support the commissioning and handover process with complete QA/QC documentation packages.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and proposing quality enhancements

Skills

Quality assurance

Project documentation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

QMS

SharePoint

SCADA

Job description

Greenvolt Next Ireland is seeking a Solar QA/QC Engineer to ensure on-site works meet quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. You will develop QA/QC plans, inspect civil, mechanical and electrical installations, and maintain comprehensive QA documentation to support commissioning and handover.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 3+ years in QA/QC for solar or renewables, and familiarity with IEC/ISO standards. Travel to project sites across Ireland is expected.