Residential Solar PV Designer

JM Energy Savings; Munster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Energy Savings in Ireland is seeking a solar PV design engineer to review site surveys, measurements, shading, and electrical infrastructure to determine feasibility and ensure compliant designs. You will work with sales, surveyors, design, procurement and scheduling to deliver installation-ready designs while ensuring adherence to Irish grid connection processes, SEAI Code, and ESBN requirements.

Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of solar PV technology, electrical systems, and mounting solutions.
• Knowledge of Irish grid connection processes (NC6/NC7, export limitation, ESBN requirements).
• Familiarity with residential PV systems and SEAI Code of Practise.
• Understanding of battery storage integration and hybrid inverter configurations.

Responsibilities

• Review site surveys, roof measurements, shading analysis, and electrical infrastructure to determine feasibility.
• Prepare complete survey reports including site maps, layout drawings, cable routes, scaffold access information, and installation notes.
• Work closely with sales staff, surveyors, design team, procurement, and scheduling to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical explanations and design clarifications to customers when required.
• Contribute to process development, design standards, and workflow optimisation across the design and installation teams.
• Deliver technically sound, installation-ready designs.
• Reduce on-site issues through thorough pre-installation review.
• Support efficient project delivery and high customer satisfaction.

Skills

Solar PV design

Electrical design

PV design software

Site survey interpretation

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

PV GIS

Open Solar

SketchUp

Job description

• Technical Assessment — Review site surveys, roof measurements, shading analysis, and electrical infrastructure to determine feasibility.
• Regulatory Compliance — Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards (e.g., SEAI code of Practise, Safe Electric regulations, ESBN requirements.
• Documentation — Prepare complete survey reports including site maps, layout drawings, cable routes, scaffold access information, and installation notes.
• Collaboration — Work closely with sales staff, surveyors, design team, procurement, and scheduling to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Customer Support — Provide technical explanations and design clarifications to customers when required.
• Continuous Improvement — Contribute to process development, design standards, and workflow optimisation across the design and installation teams.
• Strong understanding of solar PV technology, electrical systems, and mounting solutions.
• Proficiency with PV design software (e.g., Open Solar, Sketch up, PV GIS).
• Ability to interpret site surveys, structural drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, compliant designs.
• Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on practical, installer-friendly solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in solar PV design or electrical design.
• Knowledge of Irish grid connection processes (NC6/NC7, export limitation, ESBN requirements).
• Familiarity with residential PV systems and SEAI Code of Practise.
• Understanding of battery storage integration and hybrid inverter configurations.

Key Outcomes

• Deliver technically sound, installation-ready designs.
• Reduce on-site issues through thorough pre-installation review.
• Support efficient project delivery and high customer satisfaction.
• Strengthen communication and alignment across survey, design, and installation teams.