Solar Engineer

CREGG Group; Munster; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG Group is seeking a Solar Engineer to design residential and commercial solar PV systems and manage technical projects from assessment through commissioning and handover.

You will coordinate with customers, sales, surveyors, project managers, electricians and roofing teams to ensure installation-ready projects and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Renewable Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Practical knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters and battery storage.
• Experience in solar design, installation or technical project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design residential and commercial solar PV systems, including panels, inverters and battery storage.
• Review site surveys, roof layouts, shading, electrical infrastructure and cable routes.
• Prepare accurate system layouts, technical drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Ensure designs are practical, safe, compliant and suitable for installation.
• Coordinate technical requirements from survey and design through to installation and handover with project managers and electricians.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Explain solar systems and technical issues clearly to customers.
• Answer technical queries and support the sales team with complex projects.
• Handle customer concerns professionally and provide practical solutions.

Skills

Solar design

Project delivery

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy Engineering

Job description

Solar Engineer – Design & Project Delivery
The Solar Engineer will be responsible for designing solar systems, managing technical projects, resolving problems and supporting our Client’s installation teams. The Solar Engineer will be responsible for the technical design, coordination and delivery of solar PV projects, from initial assessment through installation, commissioning and customer handover. The Solar Engineer will act as a key link between customers, sales, surveyors, project managers, electricians, roofers and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design residential and commercial solar PV systems, including panels, inverters and battery storage.
• Review site surveys, roof layouts, shading, electrical infrastructure and cable routes.
• Prepare accurate system layouts, technical drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Ensure designs are practical, safe, compliant and suitable for installation.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate technical requirements from survey and design through to installation and handover & work closely with project managers, electricians and roofing teams to ensure projects are installation-ready.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Explain solar systems and technical issues clearly to customers.
• Answer technical queries and support the sales team with complex projects.
• Handle customer concerns professionally and provide practical solutions.
• Troubleshooting & Technical Support; Investigate faults, poor system performance, installation issues and equipment compatibility problems.
• Work with electricians, suppliers and manufacturers to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Support commissioning, technical inspections and after-sales issues.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Renewable Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar
• Practical knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters and battery storage.
• Experience in solar design, installation, electrical engineering or technical project delivery.
• Understanding of residential solar installations and some commercial PV applications.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.