Renewable Energy Engineer (Graduate)

Renewable Careers Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Mentorship

Pension contributions

Generous leave

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Chartered Engineer pathway

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited is a growing clean energy company developing, building, owning and operating renewable projects across Ireland. Our Dublin team is expanding as we pursue wind, solar and storage targets and energy transition leadership.

You will support engineering across our project pipeline, learn from experienced engineers, and take on real responsibility from day one. We offer a structured development path, mentorship, hybrid work in Dublin, and pathways to Chartered Engineer with

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering (2.1 or above).
• Strong analytical ability and data handling skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to simplify technical topics.
• Initiative, curiosity and quick learning; right to work in Ireland.
• Internships or project experience in energy are advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering design and technical reviews for wind, solar and BESS projects.
• Prepare energy yield assessments and site evaluations.
• Assist with grid connection applications and coordination with EirGrid/ESB Networks.
• Review technical submittals from EPC contractors and suppliers.
• Support construction and commissioning with travel to sites across Ireland.
• Analyse performance data from operating assets and propose improvements.
• Contribute to tools, templates and standards used by the engineering team.

Skills

Analytical ability

Data handling

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (2.1+)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Type: Full-time, permanent

About us

We are a clean energy company that develops, builds, owns and operates renewable projects across the island of Ireland. Our growing portfolio spans onshore wind, solar and battery energy storage (BESS), and as a long-term owner we stay with every project from the first feasibility study through years of operation. Ireland has some of the best wind resources in Europe and ambitious targets for the decade ahead, and our Dublin team is growing to meet them.

What you will do

You will support engineering across our project pipeline, learning from experienced engineers while taking on real responsibility from the start. Your work will include:

• Supporting engineering design and technical reviews for wind, solar and BESS projects at every stage
• Preparing energy yield assessments, site evaluations and technical due diligence
• Assisting with grid connection applications and coordination with EirGrid and ESB Networks processes
• Reviewing technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment suppliers
• Supporting construction and commissioning, with travel to project sites across Ireland
• Analysing performance data from our operating assets and recommending improvements
• Contributing to the tools, templates and standards our engineering team relies on

What we are looking for

• A degree (2.1 or above) in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering, or a related field
• A genuine interest in renewable energy and Ireland's energy transition
• Strong analytical ability and comfort working with data and spreadsheets
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to make technical topics simple
• Initiative and curiosity: you take ownership, ask good questions and learn quickly
• The right to work in Ireland
• Internships, placements or project experience in energy are an advantage but not essential. We hire for aptitude and attitude, and we invest in developing our engineers.

What we offer

• €50,000 - €60,000 starting salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working from our Dublin office
• A structured development path with mentorship from senior engineers
• Hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle across three technologies
• Pension contributions, generous annual leave and wellbeing support
• Support for professional development, including your pathway to Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland
• The chance to grow with a company building and operating real clean energy assets

• We are an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process.