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.)