Solar Project Engineer: Design, Grid & Commissioning

Astute People; Waterford; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Astute is recruiting a Solar Technical Engineer to deliver technical support for large-scale solar PV projects across Ireland. You will work across design, planning, procurement, construction and commissioning, reporting to the Technical Manager.

Key requirements include a degree in Electrical/Renewable Energy engineering, 2–5 years' solar/renewable experience, and strong knowledge of PV systems, with experience in AutoCAD and PVsyst. Ireland/EU standards familiarity is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–5 years engineering experience in solar PV or renewable energy projects, ideally EPC.
• Strong technical knowledge of solar PV systems including modules, inverters, transformers, cabling and SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Support development of preliminary and detailed engineering designs, layouts and single-line diagrams for large-scale solar PV systems.
• Review and coordinate technical documentation including specifications, datasheets and engineering drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with Irish and EU standards, planning conditions, grid codes and health and safety requirements.
• Liaise with DNOs and ESB Networks regarding grid connection designs and commissioning requirements.
• Carry out site inspections and provide engineering support during construction and commissioning.

Skills

Solar PV knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactive problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering

Renewable Energy

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Microsoft Office

Grid connection studies

Job description

Astute is recruiting a Solar Technical Engineer to deliver technical support for large-scale solar PV projects across Ireland. You will work across design, planning, procurement, construction and commissioning, reporting to the Technical Manager.

Key requirements include a degree in Electrical/Renewable Energy engineering, 2–5 years' solar/renewable experience, and strong knowledge of PV systems, with experience in AutoCAD and PVsyst. Ireland/EU standards familiarity is essential.