Energy Engineer Vacancy

Solgrid is seeking an experienced Energy Engineer to play a key technical role in designing and delivering high-quality solar PV systems across Ireland. The successful candidate will work closely with project and installation teams, and clients to engineer efficient, compliant, and future-focused renewable energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and optimise Solar PV systems in line with site constraints, client objectives, and applicable standards.
• Lead technical input for project feasibility, system sizing, layout development, and yield/performance assumptions.
• Prepare and review technical documentation.
• Own defined project workstreams and support PMs with technical risk management, scheduling input, and design reviews.
• Support procurement with technical specs and BoMs for panels, inverters, cabling, mounting systems, and protection equipment.
• Conduct site assessments / surveys, verifying installation requirements.
• Provide engineering support during installation, commissioning, and close-out to ensure quality and compliance.
• Liaise directly with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical queries and maintain clear communication through delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Energy Engineering (or related discipline).
• Ideally 2+ years' relevant experience in solar PV, electrical design, renewables, or other building services engineering (commercial experience a strong advantage).
• Must have current legal authorisation to work in Ireland (valid work visa / EU/EEA passport). Sponsorship is not available.
• Strong technical reporting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Highly organised, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple live tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Full clean driving licence preferred (site visits form part of the role).

Join Our Team

Send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]