Solar QA/QC Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company pension

Death in service

Income protection

Professional membership fees

CPD opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Solar QA/QC Engineer for Irish solar PV projects. You will develop QA/QC plans, perform on-site inspections across civil, mechanical and electrical installations, and ensure compliance with drawings, specs and ITPs.

Responsibilities include documenting inspections, managing NCRs, and supporting commissioning and handover. You will work with project teams on corrective actions and contribute to ongoing quality improvements on site.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years' QA/QC experience within solar PV or renewable energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and civil installation inspections on construction projects.
• Good understanding of Irish and EU construction regulations and relevant IEC, EN and ISO standards, particularly ISO 9001.
• Experience with ITPs, NCRs, quality documentation and commissioning procedures.
• Strong technical reporting skills and experience using MS Office and QMS.
• Ability to work independently in a site-based construction environment.
• A valid Irish/EU driving licence and flexibility to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-specific QA/QC plans in accordance with contractual requirements and ISO standards.
• Carry out on-site quality inspections of civil, mechanical and electrical installations, including PV module mounting, cabling, trenching, inverters and grid connections.
• Ensure all installation activities comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, method statements and ITPs.
• Perform inspections and testing of PV modules, inverters, transformers, cable insulation resistance, solar strings and torque settings.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including inspection reports, NCRs, punch lists, as-built drawings and quality records.
• Identify non-conformities and work with project teams and contractors to implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with site managers, contractors and client representatives to maintain high-quality construction standards.
• Support project commissioning, testing and handover, ensuring all QA/QC documentation is completed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance quality procedures and project delivery.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Site inspections

MS Office

QMS

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy

Tools

ITPs

NCRs

Quality documentation

Commissioning procedures

Job description

• Join an established renewable energy business playing an important role in Ireland's transition towards sustainable energy.
• Work on solar PV projects involving modern renewable energy technologies, electrical installations and commissioning.
• Become part of a growing industry with opportunities to develop your technical expertise and progress your career.

About Your New Job

As a Solar QA/QC Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that construction and installation activities across solar PV projects meet the required quality standards, technical specifications and regulations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement project-specific Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) plans in accordance with contractual requirements and ISO standards.
• Carry out on-site quality inspections of civil, mechanical and electrical installations, including PV module mounting, cabling, trenching, inverters and grid connections.
• Ensure all installation activities comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, method statements and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Perform inspections and testing of PV modules, inverters, transformers, cable insulation resistance, solar strings and torque settings.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including inspection reports, NCRs, punch lists, as-built drawings and quality records.
• Identify non-conformities and work with project teams and contractors to implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with site managers, contractors and client representatives to maintain high-quality construction standards.
• Support project commissioning, testing and handover, ensuring all QA/QC documentation is completed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance quality procedures and project delivery.

What Skills You Need

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years' QA/QC experience within solar PV or renewable energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and civil installation inspections on construction projects.
• Good understanding of Irish and EU construction regulations and relevant IEC, EN and ISO standards, particularly ISO 9001.
• Experience working with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), quality documentation and commissioning procedures.
• Strong technical reporting skills and experience using MS Office and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Ability to work independently in a site-based construction environment.
• A valid Irish/EU driving licence and flexibility to travel to project sites.

Additional experience that would be advantageous:

• Previous experience working with an EPC contractor.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or hybrid renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of SCADA and monitoring systems.
• Quality Management certifications such as IRCA or CQI.
• Experience using SharePoint.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience (DOE).
• Health insurance and company pension.
• Death in service and income protection benefits.
• Professional membership fees covered.
• Training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• The opportunity to work on renewable energy projects and develop your career in the growing solar PV sector.