Solar QA/QC Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Company pension

Death in service

Professional membership fees

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Solar QA/QC Engineer for Ireland-based solar PV projects. You will develop QA/QC plans, perform on-site inspections across civil, mechanical, and electrical works, and ensure compliance with drawings, specs and ITPs. You will document results, manage NCRs and support commissioning.

Ideal candidates hold a 3+ year QA/QC background in renewable energy, with ISO 9001 knowledge and strong reporting skills. A site-based role with travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Renewable Energy.
• Minimum 3 years QA/QC experience on solar PV or renewable projects.
• Solid knowledge of electrical, mechanical and civil installation inspections.
• Familiarity with IEC, EN and ISO standards (ISO 9001).
• Experience with ITPs, NCRs and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QA/QC plans per contract and ISO standards.
• Carry out on-site inspections of civil, mechanical, electrical works.
• Ensure installations align with drawings, specs and ITPs.
• Inspect PV modules, inverters, cabling and testing procedures.
• Maintain inspection reports, NCRs and quality records.
• Identify non-conformities and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with site managers and contractors for quality.
• Support commissioning, testing and handover activities.
• Suggest improvements to quality procedures and delivery.

Skills

QA/QC knowledge

Electrical, mechanical and civil insps

ISO 9001 understanding

ITPs/NCRs documentation

MS Office & QMS

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Renewable Energy

Tools

SharePoint

QMS software

MS Office

Job description

About Your New Employer

• 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.