Compliance Engineer

Sunrun; United States; On-site; USD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrun in the United States seeks a Compliance Engineer to lead regulatory compliance, certification and product approvals across the product lifecycle. You will own compliance strategy and ensure products are designed, tested and certified to applicable codes and standards.

You will develop certification strategies for UL, Intertek, ICC and regional programs, coordinate labs and maintain documentation. Join a growing solar and storage leader driving safe, compliant products for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Solar or Racking Industry Experience.
• 5+ years supporting product compliance, testing or certification.
• Experience working with UL, Intertek or similar certification organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute certification strategies for new and existing products including UL, Intertek, ICC and regional compliance programs.
• Proactively monitor changes to codes, standards and certification requirements, translating new requirements into engineering actions.
• Integrate compliance planning into Product Development to ensure certification requirements are addressed early in the design process.
• Coordinate external testing laboratories, certification agencies and engineering consultants while managing certification schedules and technical documentation.
• Maintain approved module lists, certification records, engineering documentation and regulatory change management.
• Partner with Technical Engineering and Application Engineering to interpret compliance requirements for customer applications.
• Support Sales and Customer Care with compliance documentation, customer inquiries and technical product approvals.

Skills

Project management

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

UL

Intertek

Job description

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 Compliance Engineer is responsible for leading SnapNrack's regulatory compliance, certification and product approval activities. The role owns compliance strategy throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring products are designed, tested, certified and maintained in accordance with applicable codes, standards and regulatory requirements while supporting long‑term product commercialization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute certification strategies for new and existing products including UL, Intertek, ICC and regional compliance programs.
• Proactively monitor changes to codes, standards and certification requirements, translating new requirements into engineering actions.
• Integrate compliance planning into Product Development to ensure certification requirements are addressed early in the design process.
• Coordinate external testing laboratories, certification agencies and engineering consultants while managing certification schedules and technical documentation.
• Maintain approved module lists, certification records, engineering documentation and regulatory change management.
• Partner with Technical Engineering and Application Engineering to interpret compliance requirements for customer applications.
• Support Sales and Customer Care with compliance documentation, customer inquiries and technical product approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Must have Solar or Racking Industry Experience.
• 5+ years supporting product compliance, testing or certification.
• Experience working with UL, Intertek or similar certification organizations.
• Strong project management, technical communication and analytical skills.

Success Measures

• Timely completion of certification projects.
• Accurate certification documentation.
• Reduced certification cycle time.
• Zero certification lapses.
• Improved compliance readiness across the portfolio.

Recruiter

Danielle Levitan ([e-mail])

Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting Salary/wage For This Opportunity

$110,570.94 to $147,427.92

Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. You can learn more here.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities, some essential job functions, and qualifications for the role. It may not include all essential functions, tasks, or requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform this role, please contact us at [e-mail].

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. Learn more here: EEO | Sunrun