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Careers & Partnerships

Join Principle and Innovation (Pi) as we transform energy delivery through a disruptive yet complementary platform where retailers, aggregators, installers and customers all benefit. We seek skilled professionals who want job certainty, clarity, and the opportunity to scale with Australia's most innovative energy platform.

Technical positions

Technical focus without sales pressure, clear scope, and genuine scale opportunities as Pi rolls out across Australia.

Solar & Battery Installers

Deploy advanced solar and battery systems across South East Queensland. Clean technical work with no sales involvement — just quality installations at scale.

The work

  • Install solar arrays and high-capacity battery systems
  • Commission VPP-integrated energy systems
  • Ensure compliance with AS4777 and AS5033 standards
  • Progress through Pi's internal certification program (Levels 1–3)

Requirements

  • SAA accreditation (solar & battery)
  • Clean Energy Council Design & Install certification (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 2 years installation experience
  • Own tools and reliable transport

Site Inspectors

Consistent field work conducting comprehensive pre-installation assessments — focused on safety, compliance and performance optimisation.

The work

  • Check existing electrical infrastructure suitability
  • Assess installation location compliance
  • Calculate system performance capabilities
  • Prepare detailed inspection reports

Requirements

  • Strong grasp of safety, compliance and performance for energy assets
  • Systematic inspection methodology
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills
  • Understanding of AS/NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules) beneficial

Service Electricians

Comprehensive electrical services supporting Pi's energy asset deployments. Clean technical work with job certainty and clear scope.

The work

  • Meter board upgrades and relocations
  • Backup circuit installations
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Preventative maintenance programs

Requirements

  • Licensed electrician (A-grade preferred)
  • Current electrical contractor license and insurance
  • Experience with renewable energy systems beneficial
  • Availability for scheduled service and emergency callouts

VPP Operations Specialist

Optimise Pi's Virtual Power Plant and peer-to-peer energy marketplace — the platform where retailers, aggregators, installers and customers all benefit.

The work

  • Monitor and optimise VPP performance across Pi's asset fleet
  • Coordinate wholesale market participation and arbitrage
  • Manage peer-to-peer energy trading operations
  • Coordinate with retail partners and market operators

Requirements

  • Electrical engineering, energy systems or market operations background
  • Understanding of NEM operations and wholesale energy markets
  • Data analysis and optimisation capabilities
  • Strategic thinking and commercial awareness

Strategic partnership opportunities

Pi operates a disruptive energy platform built on a simple principle: all participants benefit. We partner with organisations seeking innovative energy solutions at scale.

Fleet Deployment Partners

Building owners and property managers delivering energy security and price certainty to tenants through coordinated solar and battery deployments, with VPP revenue optimisation.

Community Housing Providers

Organisations providing affordable, reliable energy to community housing residents — generating operational revenue through VPP participation while delivering tenant benefits.

NDIS Service Providers

Partners delivering energy security and resilient backup power for NDIS participants who rely on continuous supply for medical and assistive equipment.

Commercial & Industrial Partners

Businesses seeking energy independence, cost reduction and operational certainty through integrated solar, battery and VPP solutions.

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