We are looking for an experienced Solar PV Designer to join our team. This role will focus on designing systems ranging from commercial-scale projects (200 kW) up to large utility-scale solar farms (60 MW). You'll be responsible for producing high-quality designs, drawings, and documentation through both the pre-construction and construction phases.
Greenvolt is a renewable energy company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition through sustainable solutions. We are proudly 100% green, operating across Biomass, Wind & Solar Utility Scale, and Distributed Generation, with a strong commitment to people, the planet, and society.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical design of HV and LV systems for power generation projects, primarily utility-scale and commercial solar PV.
- Develop and review system architecture and Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) from concept through to detailed design.
- Manage and coordinate grid connection applications and technical submissions with the relevant DNO.
- Ensure compliance with grid code and connection standards including G99 and G100.
- Coordinate grid studies, including load flow, fault level, protection coordination, and power quality assessments.
- Define and specify primary plant including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, inverters, and metering.
- Support protection design and relay settings in line with grid requirements and DNO specifications.
- Review and respond to DNO connection offers and technical queries.
- Provide technical input during procurement, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and energisation.
- Support design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant standards such as BS, IEC, ENA and site-specific requirements.
Experience and Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Proven experience designing HV and LV systems within the power generation sector.
- Strong experience in solar PV projects preferred.
- Demonstrable experience managing grid connections and direct engagement with DNOs.
- Solid understanding of G99 and G100 requirements.
- Experience producing and reviewing SLDs, protection philosophies, and overall system architecture.
- Hands-on experience with grid studies (load flow, fault level, protection coordination).
- Familiarity with grid modelling tools such as ETAP, or similar.
- Knowledge of UK grid code and ENA standards.
Benefits
Additional Benefits after successful completion of probation
- Health Insurance
- Company Pension
- Death in Service
- Income Protection
- Professional Membership fees
- Training and CPD
This job description is intended as a general guideline and is not exhaustive; it is a flexible document and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity! Note this role is based in Ireland and you must be based in Ireland to complete the tasks of this role
We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone.
Please note: We do not require assistance from recruitment agencies and will not be accepting unsolicited agency submissions for this vacancy.
Top Skills
What We Do
We are a 100% renewable energy Group with the purpose of creating sustainable value from the sun, wind, and forests, for the benefit of society, shareholders, and employees. Our operations span across 20 geographies in Europe, North America, and Asia, in three core business areas: - Sustainable Biomass – producing energy from forest residues and urban waste wood through 7 power plants in Portugal and the UK. - Utility-Scale – developing large-scale wind, solar PV, and storage projects in several European markets, the USA, and Japan, with a total pipeline of 9.3 GW. - Distributed Generation – focusing on B2B solutions for the installation, maintenance, and financing of solar PV for individual and collective self-consumption, as well as electric mobility, LED, rooftops, carports, and batteries, in several geographies across Europe and Indonesia. Greenvolt Group is increasingly recognized in the global market as a major player in the promotion and development of renewable energy solutions, with more than 900 employees from over 40 different nationalities worldwide.
