Solar QA/QC Engineer – ISO 9001 & On-Site Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Company Pension

Death in Service

Income Protection

Professional Membership fees

Training and CPD

Job summary

Greenvolt Next Ireland is seeking a Solar QA/QC Engineer to ensure all construction and installation works on solar PV projects meet quality standards and specifications. You will establish QA/QC procedures, perform inspections, and support commissioning to drive project success.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and at least 3 years of QA/QC experience in solar/renewable energy, with knowledge of ISO 9001 and IEC standards. Ireland-based travel and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ QA/QC experience in solar PV or renewable energy projects; EPC experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and EU construction standards, regulations, and best practices for solar projects.
• Familiar with IEC, EN, and ISO standards (especially ISO 9001).
• Experience with BESS or hybrid renewable energy projects.
• Certification in Quality Management or similar (e.g., IRCA, CQI).
• Experience with SCADA and monitoring systems.
• Proficient in MS Office and quality management systems (QMS); experience with SharePoint is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Valid Irish (EU) driver’s license and flexibility to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-specific QA/QC plans in accordance with contract requirements and ISO standards.
• Conduct on-site quality inspections of civil, mechanical, and electrical works including module mounting, cabling, trenching, inverter installation, and grid connection aspects.
• Ensure compliance with design drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and ITPs.
• Perform inspections and testing on materials and installations (e.g., PV modules, inverters, transformers, cable insulation resistance, string testing, torque settings).
• Maintain up-to-date documentation including test reports, NCRs, punch lists, as-built drawings, and quality logs.
• Identify and manage non-conformities and coordinate with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with contractors, site managers, and client representatives to ensure all works meet quality standards.
• Support the commissioning and handover process with complete QA/QC documentation packages.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and proposing quality enhancements

Skills

QA/QC experience

Solar PV

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, renewable energy, or related field

Tools

MS Office

QMS

SharePoint

SCADA

Job description

Greenvolt Next Ireland is seeking a Solar QA/QC Engineer to ensure all construction and installation works on solar PV projects meet quality standards and specifications. You will establish QA/QC procedures, perform inspections, and support commissioning to drive project success.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and at least 3 years of QA/QC experience in solar/renewable energy, with knowledge of ISO 9001 and IEC standards. Ireland-based travel and strong communication are essential.