Technical Engineer

Greenvolt; Munster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free birthday day

Bike to Work Scheme

Discounts from local businesses

Company Pension

Death in Service

Income Protection

Flexible Friday

Professional Membership fees

Training and CPD

Job summary

Greenvolt is seeking a Solar Technical Engineer to support the design, planning, and commissioning of large-scale solar PV projects across Ireland. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, and 2-5 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. Responsibilities include developing engineering designs, managing procurement, and ensuring compliance with Irish and EU standards. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and additional benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of engineering experience in solar PV or renewable energy projects.
• Familiarity with relevant Irish/EU regulations.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of engineering designs for solar PV systems.
• Review and coordinate technical documents.
• Support project managers in managing schedules and procurement.

Skills

Experience in solar PV or renewable energy projects

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Understanding of solar PV system components

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As a Solar Technical Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the design, planning, procurement, construction, and commissioning of large-scale solar PV projects across Ireland. You will work closely with internal engineering teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure the technical delivery of projects meets performance, budget, and timeline expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of preliminary and detailed engineering designs, layouts, and single-line diagrams for solar PV systems.
• Review and coordinate technical documents, including specifications, datasheets, method statements, and drawings.
• Support project managers in managing project schedules, procurement tracking, and subcontractor coordination.
• Ensure design compliance with relevant Irish and EU standards, planning conditions, grid codes, and health & safety regulations.
• Liaise with the DNO/ESB Networks regarding grid connection designs, protection settings, and commissioning requirements.
• Perform on-site inspections and provide engineering support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Assist with energy yield assessments, cable sizing, equipment selection, and system optimisation.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and EHS teams to ensure technical quality and safety are upheld throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare technical documentation for O&M handover, including as-built drawings and commissioning reports.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement across projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of engineering experience in solar PV or renewable energy projects; EPC experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of solar PV system components (modules, inverters, transformers, cabling, SCADA).
• Familiarity with relevant Irish/EU regulations (ET103, IEC standards, ESB Networks connection requirements).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, PVsyst, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across Ireland.
• Full Irish (EU) driving license required.

Preferred

• Experience with MV/HV grid connections and protection studies.
• Knowledge of BESS integration and hybrid energy systems.
• Chartered Engineer status or working toward professional accreditation (Engineers Ireland).

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience;
• Free birthday day
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Discounts from local businesses.
• Being part of an international environment

Additional Benefits after successful completion of probation

• Company Pension
• Death in Service
• Income Protection
• Flexible Friday
• Professional Membership fees
• Training and CPD

This job description is intended as a general guideline and is not exhaustive; it is a flexible document and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity! Note this role is based in Ireland and you must be based in Ireland to complete the tasks of this role