Solar Design Engineer

Astatine Limited is a specialised energy company, founded by a highly experienced management team with proven entrepreneurial, commercial, and technical success in their careers.

Astatine develops, designs, constructs, operates, funds (if required), and maintains multi-technology assets to accelerate toward zero carbon for energy users across various sectors.

Our core values are collaboration, innovation, urgency, and integrity.

The primary technologies in our projects include solar PV, battery energy storage, and heat pumps.

This sector is forecasted for significant growth over the next 20 years, offering the successful candidate opportunities to upskill in these technologies, their applications, and design considerations.

Position Title : Solar Design Engineer

Salary :

Negotiable based on relevant experience

Start Date : ASAP

Location :

Hybrid model – work from Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8, when required, otherwise remote

Contract Type : Full-time

Working Hours : Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities :

Identify and mitigate project risks

Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and milestones

Maintain in-depth knowledge of company technologies and solutions

Support relationship building with clients, suppliers, and contractors

Maintain good stakeholder relationships

Implement best practice engineering methods

Provide technical guidance to engineering staff and management

Develop and assist in energy project design, costing, and optimization

Coordinate with suppliers and contractors for bespoke energy solutions

Perform energy evaluations and analyses with appropriate tools

Engage in business development and project delivery discussions

Research emerging energy technologies and market trends

Prepare project reports and proposals

Design solar farms, including layout, mounting systems, wiring, and grid connection

Maintain knowledge of Irish permitting systems

Conduct site visits

Prepare design documentation using CAD tools (PVCase, AutoCAD, BIM)

Ensure designs meet interconnection and operational requirements

Stay updated on industry standards and regulations

Qualifications and experience :

10+ years experience preferred

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, BIM

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Proven self-starter and team leader

Desire to contribute to decarbonisation and renewable energy transition

Track record of delivering solar projects on time and to high standards

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Project Management qualification (advantage)

Valid Full Driver's License (advantage)

Entitled to work in Ireland

Why Join Astatine?

Be part of Ireland's leading industrial decarbonisation team

Work on exciting net-zero projects across Europe

Join a growing company with industry-leading clients and partners

Hybrid work model and performance incentives

Application Process :

Submit CV and cover letter via the "Apply Now" section on our Careers page

Cover letter should briefly describe yourself, your motivation to join Astatine, and your earliest available start date

Address : Suite 303-304, Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8, D08 T1WY

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