About Smart Energy
Smart Energy is one of Australias largest whole-home energy companies, with 21 offices nationwide. Were hiring a full-time Pre-Install Auditor to join our offshore Technical (Audit) team.
Job Title: Pre-Install Auditor
Department: Technical (Audit)
Location: Remote Contractor
Reports to: Audit Team Leader / Offshore Technical Manager
Role Type: Full Time
ROLE PURPOSE
The Pre-Install Auditor checks whether a customers property is technically and physically eligible for whole-home energy solutions: solar, battery, hot water heat pumps, water filters, HVAC and home security. Youll review the documents and media our specialists submit, such as photos, site details and electricity bills. From these youll decide whether a system is viable, what upgrades it needs, and whether it meets distributor and internal standards. Youll also check layout designs from audit designers against company design standards and send approved designs to SPEs. When products or distributor requirements change, youll work with technical managers on the updates. The role sits between sales, technical design and compliance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Review documents, photos and reports submitted by specialists to assess site eligibility
Evaluate existing switchboards, meter positions, cable pathways and roof structure for solar suitability
Identify upgrades or adjustments needed to qualify for solar or battery systems
Analyse existing PV systems and check whether theyre compatible with proposed upgrades or battery additions
Calculate the size adjustments and technical additions needed for solar expansions or battery eligibility




Identify whats needed to install hot water heat pumps, water filters, HVAC and home security systems
Liaise with technical managers to stay up to date on product changes and distributor (DNSP) requirement changes
Communicate with specialists about customer design preferences or missing documents
Work with audit designers to make sure layouts meet compliance and technical standards
Send approved layouts to SPEs
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Audit Specialists: task allocation, coaching and support
Audit Designers: layout validation and process alignment
Technical Managers: standards updates and compliance oversight
Sales Specialists: clarifying customer preferences or missing data
Installation Coordinators: product changes before installation and changes on site on installation day
YOU MUST HAVE
Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical or Renewable Energy preferred) or similar
Experience: 2+ years in solar auditing or technical operations preferred, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role
KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Solid analytical skills and technical understanding of PV and battery systems
Knowledge of Australian solar compliance requirements and DNSP regulations
Detail-oriented approach to document and layout review
Ability to read and interpret electrical designs, site images and switchboard configurations
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Familiarity with solar design tools and auditing workflows
Problem-solving attitude with a customer-first approach
Adaptable to updates in market offerings and regulatory changes
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📌 Pre-Install Solar Auditor – Australian Solar & Battery (Remote, Full Time) (Canberra)
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