Technical Engineering Lead

At Sunrun, we're on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we're building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. To do it, we're designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. It's why we've become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. We're unlike any other residential energy company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle - from sale through installation and beyond - so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with.

Who We Are

We're on a mission to make energy more reliable and affordable for more people. We provide an opportunity with storage and solar to help people access greater energy independence without the big upfront costs. Sunrun is the largest dedicated residential solar and storage company in the country and has a mission to bring stably priced resilient power to the masses.

Overview

The Technical Engineering Lead serves as SnapNrack's technical authority for structural engineering, engineering calculations, product application and permitting support. The role bridges Product Development, Application Engineering and Digital Platforms by translating engineering principles into scalable design standards, software logic and customer solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

Own structural engineering methodologies, engineering calculations and documentation, span tables and product application criteria across the product portfolio.
Interpret national and local building codes, AHJ requirements and engineering standards, translating them into practical product design guidance.
Develop and maintain engineering rules supporting Blueprint (SnapNrack's online engineering and BOM tool) configuration, BOM generation and digital engineering tools.
Provide advanced engineering support for complex customer applications, strategic accounts and new market opportunities including Commercial & Industrial.
Partner with Product Development to validate designs, establish engineering assumptions and support new product introductions.
Coordinate external engineering consultants, PV designers, professional engineers and permitting organizations.
Develop technical standards, engineering documentation and reusable design practices that strengthen organizational capability.
Qualifications

BS in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering; PE preferred.
7+ years in structural or solar engineering.
Experience supporting PV design and engineering teams and processes preferred.
Experience with ASCE 7, IBC, IRC, WFCM, and NDS codes, construction project plan review and permitting processes, structural analysis and customer-facing engineering.
Success Measures

Accurate engineering standards.
Timely permitting support.
Blueprint engineering accuracy.
Successful support of C&I and strategic projects.
Reduced dependence on single-person expertis