Quality Control Engineer

• Liaise with contractors, site managers, and client representatives to ensure all works meet quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and proposing quality enhancements.
• Conduct daily quality inspections of civil, mechanical, and electrical works including module mounting, cabling, trenching, inverter installation, and grid connection.
• Identify and manage non-conformities and coordinate with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement project-specific QA/QC plans in accordance with contract requirements and ISO standards.
• Ensure compliance with design drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and ITPs.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation including test reports, NCRs, punch lists, as-built drawings, and quality logs.
• Perform inspections and testing on materials and installations (e.g., PV modules, inverters, transformers, cable insulation resistance, string testing, torque settings).
• Support the commissioning and handover process with complete QA/QC documentation packages.

We are seeking a Quality Control Engineer to support the delivery of utility-scale solar PV projects across Ireland. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance and quality control, ideally within EPC environments, and a detailed understanding of construction processes for solar installations. This role will involve regular site-based quality inspections and coordination with contractors and project stakeholders. Flexibility to work on-site or at the office depending on the project phase is essential.

• Valid Irish driver’s license and flexibility to travel to project sites.
• Certification in Quality Management or similar (e.g., IRCA, CQI).
• Experience with SCADA and monitoring systems.
• Familiar with IEC, EN, and ISO standards (especially ISO 9001).
• Strong knowledge of Irish and EU construction standards, regulations, and best practices for solar projects.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with BESS or hybrid renewable energy projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ QA/QC experience in solar PV or renewable energy projects; EPC experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and quality management systems (QMS); experience with SharePoint is an advantage.