Solar PV Electrician

Solar PV Electrician (QC / SEAI Registered) Location: Dublin-based with travel across Ireland Salary: €75,000–€100,000 basic OTE up to c.€120,000 Contract: Permanent, Full-time About Our Client Our Client is a fast-growing renewable energy company specialising in Solar PV installations across Ireland. We deliver high-volume domestic and commercial projects and are scaling our operations significantly (currently 10–12 installs per week, with strong growth forecast). We are now hiring an experienced Solar PV Electrician who can take a leading role in installations and sign-offs, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance on every project. The Opportunity This is a senior, hands-on role for a qualified electrician with strong Solar PV experience and SEAI / QC credentials. You will: Lead the electrical side of domestic and commercial PV installations Act as the signing-off electrician on projects (SEAI / QC) Work closely with in-house surveyors, project managers, and install crews (roofers & electricians) Contribute to technical problem-solving, design input, and commissioning For the right person, there is scope to grow into a broader leadership role (e.g. leading electrical standards, mentoring others, taking on pre-award meetings and design input). Key Responsibilities Installation & Commissioning Carry out full electrical installation of Solar PV systems (primarily retrofit, ~70% domestic / 30% commercial & industrial) Install and connect inverters, isolators, cabling, consumer unit works, generation meters and associated protection devices Commission systems, complete all testing, and verify that installations meet regulatory and manufacturer requirements Ensure all electrical works are completed to Safe Electric and relevant Irish regulations (ET101, etc.) Compliance, Testing & Sign-off Act as the responsible QC electrician for projects, signing off installations where qualified and authorised to do so Complete all necessary certification, documentation, and SEAI grant-related paperwork for each install Maintain accurate test records, commissioning sheets, and as-built documentation Liaise with SEAI, Safe Electric and other bodies as required for inspections, audits or clarifications Technical Support & Problem Solving Diagnose and resolve electrical issues on-site, including faults on inverters, string configuration, protection devices and grid connections Provide technical guidance to roofers and electricians on the crew, ensuring safe and efficient installation practices Support pre-installation planning, including review of survey information and system designs Participate in pre-award / client meetings where required to explain the electrical aspects of installations and answer technical queries Health, Safety & Quality Ensure all works are carried out in line with company health & safety procedures and statutory regulations Promote safe working practices on-site, including correct use of PPE, lockout/tagout where appropriate, and adherence to method statements and risk assessments Champion quality standards across all electrical works, identifying opportunities to improve processes and workmanship Collaboration & Communication Work closely with project managers, the operations team and warehouse personnel to ensure jobs are correctly scoped, resourced and ready-to-go Provide clear feedback from site regarding progress, issues, and any changes required to schedules or materials Support training and development of junior / apprentice electricians where appropriate Required Experience & Qualifications Must Have Fully qualified electrician (e.g. QQI Level 6 or equivalent) recognised in Ireland QC (Qualified Certifier) status and ability to sign off electrical installations SEAI-registered Solar PV installer OR at minimum fully eligible to be registered (SEAI PV course completed and certification in place, or equivalent “golden ticket”) Proven experience in Solar PV installation – ideally both domestic and commercial retrofits Strong knowledge of Irish electrical regulations, Safe Electric requirements and PV-specific standards Full, clean Irish (or EU equivalent) driving licence Strongly Preferred Previous experience leading or supervising electrical crews on Solar PV installations Experience commissioning inverters (e.g. Solis, Huawei, SolarEdge, etc.), battery systems and monitoring platforms Experience working on retrofit projects including integration into existing electrical infrastructure Familiarity with SEAI grant process, documentation, and inspections Nice to Have / Advantageous Experience contributing to system design, string layouts, protection co-ordination, etc. Prior involvement in pre-award meetings, client-facing technical discussions or site surveys Experience mentoring apprentices or junior electricians Package & Structure Base Salary: typically €65,000–€75,000, depending on experience Tax-free subsistence: Approx. €46 per day (c. €10–11k per year, depending on days worked) Per-project bonus: c. €100 per project signed off (e.g. 5 projects/week x 50 weeks ≈ €25k) On-target earnings: Typically c. €100,000; for a high performer taking on additional leadership / design / pre-award responsibilities, total package can rise towards c. €120,000 Company vehicle & tools: Company van provided with fuel card; all necessary tools and equipment supplied Hours: Approx. 08:00–17:00 typical workday. Travel to and from sites included; most sites within Dublin and neighbouring counties, with some nationwide work Holidays: 20 days’ annual leave (5 fixed over Christmas, 15 flexible) plus public holidays Location & Travel Dublin-based role; most existing electricians are Dublin-based Approx. 50% of work in Dublin; ~75% Dublin + surrounding counties; remaining ~25% nationwide You must be comfortable with daily travel and occasional overnights when required for nationwide projects Who This Role Suits This will suit a Solar PV electrician who: Is confident technically and enjoys taking responsibility for quality and sign-off Wants to work in a fast-paced, high-growth solar business doing 10–12 installs per week Likes variety – domestic and commercial, different roof types, and a mix of onsite work and client interaction Is keen to progress into a more senior/lead role over time (technical lead, crew lead, pre-award input, etc.)