Gis/Cad Technician – Renewable Energy Project Design

Galetech Group is an Irish-owned renewable energy pioneer. We plan, build, and operate wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects worldwide. With more than 25 years of experience, we manage the entire project lifecycle - from early feasibility and construction through to long-term operations and life-extension - always focused on safety, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Galetech Energy Services (GES) is the multi-disciplinary renewable energy consultancy and services division of Galetech Group. We provide best-in-class consenting support, technical advisory, project management, and engineering services from feasibility through to construction and operation.

About the Role

GES are expanding our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of GIS/CAD mapping and survey tasks to support all stages of the delivery of wind and solar energy, battery energy storage, electrical transmission infrastructure and associated projects.

As a GIS/CAD technician, you will work with our technical and planning teams to provide support mapping and other technical services, including the collection and processing of datasets from many different sources, data management, analysis of spatial data, and preparation of final outputs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Projects in Pre-Construction and Construction

GES offer owner's engineer and project management services to various renewable energy projects, at varying stages of development. Our key services in our Pre-Construction and Construction offering include the following:

• General GIS/CAD support to the technical and planning services
• Preparation of project design (site layout, architectural, engineering etc.) drawings associated with the design and construction of wind and solar energy, battery energy storage, electrical transmission infrastructure and other associated development projects;
• Preparation of planning application drawings to validation standards
• Preparation of site constraints mapping and analysis, including report writing
• Tender submissions including assistance in relation to document compilation.
• Undertaking site surveys and subsequent processing and analysing of survey data
• Compiling and collating research data on renewable energy projects and associated datasets (environmental, grid, infrastructure etc); and
• General technical and digital support to the GES team, including website support.
• Operate in compliance with ISO 9001, 14001and 50001
• Adhere to the company's compliance obligations, policies, processes and procedures
• Report compliance concerns, issues and failures
• Participate in training as required

Skills / Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD, ArcGIS and other project design software;
• Good report writing skills
• Developed client facing skills with a client orientated approach
• Commercially astute and innovative with a solution focused ethos
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and project management skills; and
• Able to balance competing priorities and meet personal targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Full, clean driving licence
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated with a strong willingness to learn and adapt
• Collaborative team player
• Commercially aware with strong technical judgement
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team
• Flexible and adaptable to evolving project needs

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Reimbursable business expenses
• Defined contribution company pension
• Permanent role with a 6-month probation period
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression
The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of GES as we expand into the UK and other markets.

At the heart of our success is a young, dynamic, and people-focused team with an entrepreneurial approach. If you are passionate about renewable energy and keen to take on this role in a growing, high-impact consultancy, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Galetech Energy Services:

Continuous Professional Development

GES want to see our employees grow within the business. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities are both important to each individual but we know that this will also benefit us.

Hybrid Working

While we encourage as much collaborative working as a team in an office environment, we are also aware of the needs of each individual. Hybrid working options and flexi start systems are in place and available. Join a dynamic and growing company at the forefront of Ireland's renewable energy sector and contribute to delivering sustainable energy solutions.

Galetech Group are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for existing and potential employees.