Solar Design Engineer

Job Title:

Solar Design Engineer

About Activ8 Solar Energies:

Activ8 Solar Energies are actively seekingaSolarDesignEngineerto join our Technical Operations team and be based out of Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. This is a full-time permanent position inclusive of a competitive salary, bonus, pension, healthcareandadditionalbenefits.

At Activ8we'rededicated to empowering homeowners and businesses towards self-sustainability through exceptional customer experiences and innovative products. Be part of an industrythat'sshaping the future of our planet.

Why Join Us?

At Activ8,we'renot just about energy efficient upgrades,we'reabout people.You'lljoin a team that values:

• Quality - Wedon'tjust meet standards, we set them.
• Innovation -It'sin our DNA.
• Respect & Inclusion - Caring for our people fuels our success.
• Accountability - We say what we do, and we do what we say.
• Safety - If it is not safe, wedon'tdo it.

The Opportunity:

As aSolarDesignEngineer,you'llremotely assess residential properties using mapping tools and survey data to create precise installation plans.You'llsupport field surveyors and technicians, ensuring safe, efficient installations, and coordinate closely with operations, sales, and installation teams to streamline the pre-installation process.

Responsibilities Include:

• Interpret site photographs, field surveyor notes, and satellite imagery to remotely assess properties for solar PV system suitability.
• Generate or refine roof and ground mount layout drawings based on remote assessments.
• Accurately calculate roof space availability, panel positioning, and potential shading issues.
• Complete bill of materials for each project to ensureaccuratematerial planning.
• Flag any health and safety, access, or structural concerns for escalation.
• Collaborate with field surveyors to clarify unclear information or requestadditionaldata.
• Work closely with design and operations teams to ensure pre-installation documentation is complete andaccurate.
• Maintainaccuraterecords in our CRM or internal platforms and ensure project files are fully updated.
• Identifyrisks and inconsistencies in surveys and escalation for resolution whererequired.
• Assistwith updating and refining internal desktop survey standards as we scale.

Requirements

• Prior experience in Solar PV system planning/survey/design with proven experience in remote desktop surveys.
• Technicalknowledge of PV design system including module spacing, cable routing, inverters,batteriesand mounting structures.
• Experience in residential PV layouts isrequired.
• Ability to read and interpret technical survey data.
• Working knowledge of cabling,ductingand electrical systems.
• Experience in mapping tools such as Google Maps, Bing Maps or equivalent.
• Familiar of Irish residential building types and residential roof structures.
• Advancedproficiencyin English (written & spoken) is essential for this role.
• Comfortable collaborating across remote and field-based teams.
• Experience using CRM or project management tools such as Salesforce,Asanaor equivalent.
• Livingwithin acommutabledistance ofCarrickmacross,Co.Monaghan.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary.
• Bonus
• Company Pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Employeeassistanceprogram.
• Gym membership.
• On-site parking.
• Breakfast Club.

Activ8 Solar Energies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.