Solar PV Electrician

Aureol Global Connections; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureol Global Connections is hiring a qualified Solar PV Electrician to join our renewable energy team in Cork. You will wire, connect, commission, and test Solar PV systems, ESS storage, and EV charging points for residential and commercial properties.

Working with the roofing team, you will bring solar arrays online safely, ensure compliance with electrical standards, and deliver high-efficiency energy solutions for clients across Ireland.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with experience wiring Solar PV systems.
• Detail-oriented and safety-conscious, able to read and follow electrical diagrams.
• Experience wiring residential and commercial solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging points.

Responsibilities

• AC/DC System Wiring: route and install cabling from roof to inverter and from inverter to distribution board.
• Component Installation: mount and wire inverters, hybrid systems, storage banks and SPDs.
• Main Board Integration: modify consumer units, install dual-supply isolators, connect to grid.
• Smart Technology Configuration: install monitoring hardware, CT clamps, meters, energy diverters, and connect to client networks.
• Testing & Commissioning: perform VOC/ISC tests and complete pre/post commissioning checklists.
• Fault Finding & Maintenance: troubleshoot systems, replace faulty components and perform health checks.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Solar PV systems

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Tools

DC testing equipment

Multimeter

Clamp meter

Job description

Job Summary We are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Solar PV Electrician to join our renewable energy team. The primary focus of this role is to wire, connect, commission, and test residential and commercial Solar PV systems, battery storage units (ESS), and EV charging points. Working alongside our roofing team, you will bring solar arrays online safely, ensure strict compliance with modern electrical standards, and deliver high-energy performance systems for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• AC/DC System Wiring: Route and install DC cabling from the roof-mounted solar array to the inverter, and manage all AC wiring from the inverter to the main distribution board.
• Component Installation: Securely mount and wire solar inverters, hybrid systems, battery storage banks, generation meters, and surge protection devices (SPDs).
• Main Board Integration: Carry out necessary consumer unit modifications, introduce dual-supply isolators, and safely tie the solar PV system into the property's main electrical grid supply.
• Smart Technology Configuration: Set up and commission system monitoring hardware, CT clamps, smart meters, energy diverters (e.g., eddi), and integrate them with client Wi‑Fi networks and mobile apps.
• Testing & Commissioning: Conduct rigorous DC string testing (VOC, ISC) and AC verification tests. Complete all statutory pre-commissioning and post-commissioning checklists.
• Fault Finding & Maintenance: Troubleshoot existing solar PV systems, replace faulty inverters or optimization units, and perform periodic electrical health checks.