Junior Desktop Surveyor

Activ8 Solar Energies; Castleblayney; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Contribution

Laya Healthcare

Gym Memberships

Breakfast Bar

Flexi-Time

Plus

Job summary

Activ8 Solar Energies is hiring a Junior/Desktop Surveyor to join our Technical Operations team in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, bonus, pension, healthcare and additional benefits.

You will be trained to carry out remote property assessments using mapping software, satellite imagery, drawings and field data to support solar PV system design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or Renewable engineering preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVsyst, and other relevant tools.
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles.
• Basic understanding of solar PV systems is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret site photographs, field notes, and satellite imagery to remotely assess properties for solar PV system suitability.
• Generate or refine roof and ground mount layout drawings based on remote assessments.
• Accurately calculate roof space, panel positioning, and shading considerations.
• Prepare bill of materials for each project to support material planning.
• Raise health, safety, access or structural concerns for escalation.
• Collaborate with field surveyors to clarify information or request more data.
• Coordinate with design and operations teams to ensure pre-installation documentation is complete.
• Keep CRM records up to date and manage project files.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Renewable engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Survey software

Job description

Job Title: Junior Desktop Surveyor

Activ8 Solar Energies are actively seeking a Junior /Graduate Desktop Surveyor to join our Technical Operations team and be based out of Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. This is a full-time permanent position inclusive of a competitive salary, bonus, pension, healthcare and additional benefits.

At Activ8 we're dedicated to empowering homeowners and businesses towards self-sustainability through exceptional customer experiences and innovative products. Be part of an industry that's shaping the future of our planet.

Why Join Us?

At Activ8, we’re not just about energy efficient upgrades, we’re about people. You’ll join a team that values:

• Quality – We don’t just meet standards, we set them.
• Innovation – It’s in our DNA.
• Respect & Inclusion – Caring for our people fuels our success.
• Accountability – We say what we do, and we do what we say.
• Safety – If it is not safe, we don’t do it.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for someone starting their technical career with an interest in solar PV, renewable energy, surveying and system design.

As a Junior Desktop Surveyor, you’ll be trained to carry out remote property assessments using mapping software, satellite imagery, technical drawings, photographs and survey information from our field teams.

Responsibilities Include

• Interpret site photographs, field surveyor notes, and satellite imagery to remotely assess properties for solar PV system suitability.
• Generate or refine roof and ground mount layout drawings based on remote assessments.
• Accurately calculate roof space availability, panel positioning, and potential shading issues.
• Complete bill of materials for each project to ensure accurate material planning.
• Flag any health and safety, access, or structural concerns for escalation.
• Collaborate with field surveyors to clarify unclear information or request additional data.
• Work closely with design and operations teams to ensure pre-installation documentation is complete and accurate.
• Maintain accurate records in our CRM or internal platforms and ensure project files are fully updated.
• Identify risks and inconsistencies in surveys and elevate for resolution where required.
• Assist with updating and refining internal desktop survey standards as we scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Renewable engineering preferred.
• Proficiency in engineering design software such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, and other relevant tools.
• An understanding of electrical engineering principles.
• Basic understanding of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, renewable energy principles would be advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to new challenges, and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Our Benefits

• Pension Contribution.
• Laya Healthcare.
• Gym Memberships.
• Breakfast Bar.
• Flexi-Time.
• Plus