According to the agency, the increase is due in part to increased demand for solar and energy restoration by homeowners, communities and businesses.
Energy solutions provider SE Systems has plans to create up to 150 new jobs over the next two years, as part of a wider growth strategy and a goal to increase annual turnover from €50m to €100m by 2030.
SE Systems, which was founded in Cork in 2010 and employs 112 people, aims to help businesses, communities and homeowners reduce energy consumption and adopt energy efficiency through complementary end-of-year projects. According to the company, the creation of job opportunities is accompanied by the growing demand for solar energy and energy restoration projects.
Jobs will be in various fields, including engineering, project management, energy services, software and digital technologies, operations, technical support and business development, creating opportunities for both experienced professionals and those entering the workforce.
The announcement was made by EU Commissioner Michael McGrath at the official opening of the new headquarters in Dublin Hill, Cork. Additionally, this expansion is underpinned by a €3 million investment aimed at further developing strategic partnerships across Ireland and expanding regional locations across Clare, Donegal and Louth.
SE Systems plans to continue investing in its workforce, through staff development, increased training and additional career opportunities in partnership with educational institutions, apprenticeship providers and industry. The measures will include apprenticeships, graduate recruitment, professional development, skills development programs and new career paths in engineering, energy management and digital technology.
Commenting on the announcement, SE Systems founder and CEO John O’Leary said, “This expansion reflects the growing demand for efficient and innovative energy solutions across Ireland.
“Our investment in Cork, expansion in Dublin and development of partnerships across the country will allow us to support many organizations and communities as they reduce energy costs, improve sustainable operations and transition to a low-carbon future. The creation of 150 new jobs shows our confidence in both the sector and the opportunities ahead.”
Founder and managing director Youenn Lowry added, “People are at the heart of our success.
“Through apprenticeships, graduate programmes, training support and partnerships with third level colleges, we aim to create a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting Ireland’s future energy challenges while supporting our ambition to double turnover to €100m within three years.”
In early June, Greenvolt Next Irelandwhich is part of the Greenvolt Group and a specialist in renewable energy solutions for the commercial and industrial sectors, has announced the creation of 90 jobs. 50 will be based at its Waterford headquarters and a further 40 will be based in the UK.
Over the next 12 months, the company plans to hire mid-level managers for roles including project engineers, senior project engineers, project managers and site managers.
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