About Your New Employer
Our client is a leading renewable energy company delivering innovative solar energy solutions across Ireland. They specialise in the development, construction, and operation of large-scale solar PV projects, supporting the transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing technical team working on impactful renewable projects, where you will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle from design and procurement through to construction and commissioning.
Why consider this opportunity?
- Work on large-scale solar PV projects contributing to Ireland’s renewable energy transition.
- Join an experienced engineering team with strong opportunities for technical development and career progression.
- Gain exposure to exciting technologies including solar PV, grid connections, and future energy solutions.
About Your New Job
As a Solar Technical Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of solar PV projects across Ireland. You will work closely with engineering teams, project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the development of preliminary and detailed solar PV designs, layouts, and technical drawings.
- Reviewing engineering documentation including specifications, datasheets, method statements, and construction drawings.
- Providing technical support throughout project delivery, including procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover stages.
- Liaising with stakeholders including DNOs and ESB Networks regarding grid connection requirements and commissioning activities.
- Supporting site inspections and providing engineering input during construction phases.
- Assisting with technical assessments including energy yield analysis, equipment selection, cable sizing, and system optimisation.
- Preparing technical documentation including commissioning reports and project handover information.
What Skills You Need
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 2–5 years’ engineering experience within solar PV, renewable energy, or an EPC project environment.
- Strong understanding of solar PV systems including modules, inverters, transformers, cabling, and SCADA systems.
- Experience working with technical drawings and engineering documentation.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
- Full EU/Irish driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required.
Desirable experience:
- MV/HV grid connections and protection studies.
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or hybrid energy projects.
- Experience using AutoCAD, PVsyst, or similar engineering software.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation.
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary package based on experience.
- Opportunity to work on major renewable energy projects across Ireland.
- Excellent career development opportunities within a growing renewable energy organisation.
- Exposure to cutting-edge solar and energy technologies.
- Supportive engineering environment with opportunities to expand your technical expertise.
What’s Next?
If you are an experienced engineer looking to develop your career within the renewable energy sector, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button or contact Matt Jurek at Sigma Recruitment on +353 21 461 5741 for a confidential discussion.
If this role isn’t quite the right fit but you are interested in renewable energy, engineering, or technical opportunities, please get in touch. We have a number of permanent, contract, and project-based opportunities available.
