Project Design Engineer - Renewable Energy
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€60000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 5 hours ago
Project Design Engineer Renewable Energy Development
Dublin with travel across Ireland and the UK
Established Renewable Energy Developer
€45,000 to €65,000 DOE plus strong benefits and long term career progression
The Company
This well established renewable energy developer has built a strong portfolio of wind, solar and battery energy storage projects across Ireland and the UK. With a growing pipeline of utility scale developments, they are recognised for delivering technically robust, planning compliant and commercially viable renewable energy assets.
Operating across the full project lifecycle from site identification and feasibility through to construction and operation, the company combines in house engineering expertise with experienced development and delivery teams. Their focus is on high quality design, environmental responsibility and long term sustainable energy generation.
The Role Project Design Engineer
As Project Design Engineer you will play a key technical role in supporting the delivery of wind farms, solar PV projects and battery energy storage systems. This is a broad renewable energy engineering position spanning feasibility, planning, pre construction and construction support.
You will assess potential sites, develop engineering layouts, coordinate technical inputs and support grid connection processes. Working closely with development managers, external consultants, local authorities and contractors, you will help ensure that each renewable energy project progresses efficiently from concept to operational handover.
Your work will directly influence project viability, programme certainty, technical compliance and overall quality.
Key Responsibilities
• Assess site feasibility for renewable energy developments using CAD and GIS tools
• Prepare engineering drawings including site layouts, planning drawings and infrastructure routes
• Support wind, solar and battery storage projects through feasibility, development and construction phases
• Assist with preliminary energy yield calculations and technical assessments
• Support cumulative impact assessments and technical reporting using commercial and in house tools
• Liaise with local authorities, grid operators, consultants and contractors
• Assist with grid connection applications and preparation of as built drawings
• Participate in public information events and stakeholder engagement activities where required
• Carry out site surveys and site walkovers across Ireland and the UK
• Maintain accurate drawing control and project documentation
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards
About You
• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Experience working on renewable energy, infrastructure or engineering projects
• Exposure to wind energy, solar PV or battery energy storage projects is advantageous
• Competent in CAD software with GIS experience highly beneficial
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to support projects across feasibility, development and construction stages
• Organised and capable of managing multiple tasks and project timelines
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders and public groups
• Flexible regarding travel and working hours as projects require
• Full clean driving licence
What’s on Offer
Salary: €45,000 to €65,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Competitive benefits package
• Structured training and professional development
• Long term career progression within renewable energy development
• Exposure to wind, solar and battery storage projects across Ireland and the UK
• Opportunity to grow within a fast expanding clean energy sector
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Project Design Engineer looking to build a long term career in renewable energy. You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of wind farms, solar PV developments and battery energy storage projects, working within an experienced team that values technical quality and professional growth.
With a strong and expanding project pipeline, this role offers stability, technical challenge and the chance to contribute directly to Ireland and the UK’s transition to sustainable energy.
How to Apply
If you would like to discuss this Project Design Engineer role in confidence, contact Ryan at Breagh Recruitment on 01 531 4345 or email your CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in engineering and construction roles within the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors across Ireland and the UK. We regularly recruit for Project Design Engineers, Renewable Energy Engineers, Wind Energy Engineers, Solar PV Engineers and Battery Storage Engineers.
If you are exploring Project Design Engineer jobs, renewable energy engineering roles or design engineering opportunities within wind, solar or battery storage, we can provide direct access to the strongest employers in the sector and guide you through the process with clear, informed advice.
Related roles include Renewable Energy Engineer, Wind Farm Design Engineer, Solar PV Design Engineer, Grid Connection Engineer, and Battery Energy Storage Engineer.
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Dublin with travel across Ireland and the UK
Established Renewable Energy Developer
€45,000 to €65,000 DOE plus strong benefits and long term career progression
The Company
This well established renewable energy developer has built a strong portfolio of wind, solar and battery energy storage projects across Ireland and the UK. With a growing pipeline of utility scale developments, they are recognised for delivering technically robust, planning compliant and commercially viable renewable energy assets.
Operating across the full project lifecycle from site identification and feasibility through to construction and operation, the company combines in house engineering expertise with experienced development and delivery teams. Their focus is on high quality design, environmental responsibility and long term sustainable energy generation.
The Role Project Design Engineer
As Project Design Engineer you will play a key technical role in supporting the delivery of wind farms, solar PV projects and battery energy storage systems. This is a broad renewable energy engineering position spanning feasibility, planning, pre construction and construction support.
You will assess potential sites, develop engineering layouts, coordinate technical inputs and support grid connection processes. Working closely with development managers, external consultants, local authorities and contractors, you will help ensure that each renewable energy project progresses efficiently from concept to operational handover.
Your work will directly influence project viability, programme certainty, technical compliance and overall quality.
Key Responsibilities
• Assess site feasibility for renewable energy developments using CAD and GIS tools
• Prepare engineering drawings including site layouts, planning drawings and infrastructure routes
• Support wind, solar and battery storage projects through feasibility, development and construction phases
• Assist with preliminary energy yield calculations and technical assessments
• Support cumulative impact assessments and technical reporting using commercial and in house tools
• Liaise with local authorities, grid operators, consultants and contractors
• Assist with grid connection applications and preparation of as built drawings
• Participate in public information events and stakeholder engagement activities where required
• Carry out site surveys and site walkovers across Ireland and the UK
• Maintain accurate drawing control and project documentation
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards
About You
• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Experience working on renewable energy, infrastructure or engineering projects
• Exposure to wind energy, solar PV or battery energy storage projects is advantageous
• Competent in CAD software with GIS experience highly beneficial
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to support projects across feasibility, development and construction stages
• Organised and capable of managing multiple tasks and project timelines
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders and public groups
• Flexible regarding travel and working hours as projects require
• Full clean driving licence
What’s on Offer
Salary: €45,000 to €65,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Competitive benefits package
• Structured training and professional development
• Long term career progression within renewable energy development
• Exposure to wind, solar and battery storage projects across Ireland and the UK
• Opportunity to grow within a fast expanding clean energy sector
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Project Design Engineer looking to build a long term career in renewable energy. You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of wind farms, solar PV developments and battery energy storage projects, working within an experienced team that values technical quality and professional growth.
With a strong and expanding project pipeline, this role offers stability, technical challenge and the chance to contribute directly to Ireland and the UK’s transition to sustainable energy.
How to Apply
If you would like to discuss this Project Design Engineer role in confidence, contact Ryan at Breagh Recruitment on 01 531 4345 or email your CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in engineering and construction roles within the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors across Ireland and the UK. We regularly recruit for Project Design Engineers, Renewable Energy Engineers, Wind Energy Engineers, Solar PV Engineers and Battery Storage Engineers.
If you are exploring Project Design Engineer jobs, renewable energy engineering roles or design engineering opportunities within wind, solar or battery storage, we can provide direct access to the strongest employers in the sector and guide you through the process with clear, informed advice.
Related roles include Renewable Energy Engineer, Wind Farm Design Engineer, Solar PV Design Engineer, Grid Connection Engineer, and Battery Energy Storage Engineer.
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