Christian Espiritu

Residential Solar PV Design Engineer and Team Leader with proven results—managed 2–4 design engineers, and handled interconnection coordination with California utilities for US-market installers. Skilled in AutoCAD, solar design software, QA-driven processes, and cross-functional collaboration.

Interconnection Coordinator at ClearSource BPO (2026-04 – Present)

• Managed end-to-end solar interconnection applications with California electric utilities (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E), ensuring compliance with utility requirements and submission timelines.
• Conducted outbound calls to homeowners to collect and verify utility bill information and required documents; prepared and uploaded complete application packages to utility portals.
• Coordinated cross-functionally with engineering, permitting, and field teams to resolve technical questions and expedite approvals.
• Maintained accurate case tracking and provided regular status updates to stakeholders, reducing resubmissions through checklist-driven submissions and quality checks.

Team Leader, Residential Solar PV System Design at Sunrun (2021-06 – 2026-03)

• Led a team of 2–4 residential PV design engineers, overseeing daily workload, quality control, and professional development.
• Established and monitored KPIs (design quality, turnaround time, attendance, punctuality), driving a 20–30% improvement in design throughput and consistency through process standardization and feedback cycles.
• Followed standardized QA checklists and peer reviews that reduced design rework and on-site issues, improving first-time approval rates.
• Collaborated with permitting, sales, and installation teams to streamline handoffs and clarify technical requirements and customer expectations, shortening project lead times.
• Coached design engineers on technical skills and best practices, contributing to team retention and measurable performance gains.

Residential Solar PV System Design Engineer at Sunrun (2021-04 – 2021-06)

• Produced residential PV layouts and complete design packages that met client, utility, and local code requirements.
• Performed scope-of-work reviews, site assessments, and compliance checks to ensure accurate, buildable designs.
• Coordinated with sales and permitting teams to resolve design questions and support permit submissions.
• Followed company standards and QA processes to deliver consistent, high-quality design outputs within tight timelines.

BS in Electrical Engineering – Technological University of the Philippines, Manila (2015-06 – 2020-09)