Lead Solar Technical Architect – Residential PV (Ireland)

Collins McNicholas Recruitment

Dublin

Hybrid

EUR 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Company vehicle

Mobile phone and laptop

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Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment is seeking a Senior Solar Technical Lead for a well-established Dublin-based company expanding its residential solar division across Ireland. You will provide technical leadership to ensure safe, efficient projects and engineering excellence.

Lead the development of technical standards, review PV designs, and guide installers, while ensuring adherence to Irish regulations and industry best practices. Hybrid working with travel to Dublin is available.

Qualifications

3–5 years in the solar industry.
Degree or Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Building Services Engineering, Energy Engineering, or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of residential and commercial PV systems.
Experience leading technical teams.
Strong knowledge of Irish electrical regulations.
Experience with battery storage systems.
Experience commissioning solar installations.
Experience working with installers and electricians.
Full clean Irish driving licence.

Responsibilities

Technical Lead carrying out residential solar site surveys.
Assessing roof suitability, orientation, shading and structural considerations.
Reviewing electrical infrastructure and installation constraints.
Validating PV system sizing, panel layouts, inverter selection and battery storage configurations.
Providing technical guidance to installers.
Developing installation standards and quality assurance processes.
Ensuring compliance with Irish regulations and industry standards.
Supporting the growth of the new solar division.
Working with suppliers on technical product evaluations.