Christopher Lutz
About Christopher Lutz
Christopher Lutz is a Staff PV System Designer at Sunrun, where he focuses on enhancing the efficiency and quality of the design process. He has a background in mechanical engineering and experience in various roles, including mechanical drafter and intern, contributing to effective communication between design and other departments.
Work at Sunrun
Christopher Lutz has been employed at Sunrun as a Staff PV System Designer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on improving the efficiency and quality of the design process, overseeing projects from initial sale to final inspection. He acts as a liaison between the Design team and other departments, including Construction, Sales, Permitting, and Inspection. His responsibilities include presenting residential PV projects to these teams, ensuring that designs meet quality standards and projects are completed on schedule.
Previous Experience
Before joining Sunrun, Christopher Lutz worked as a Mechanical Drafter at Sackett-Waconia for six months in 2018, located in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Prior to that, he completed a three-month internship at ECS Limited in 2017 in Hanover, Maryland. These positions contributed to his foundational skills in design and engineering, which he applies in his current role.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Lutz earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he utilizes in his work as a Staff PV System Designer. Additionally, he completed his high school education at Catonsville High School from 2008 to 2012.
Design Process Improvement
In his current position, Christopher Lutz actively seeks ways to enhance the design process. He employs root cause analysis to identify negative trends and formulates specific, measurable action plans with defined timelines for improvement. His role involves solving complex design problems, thereby increasing local design efficiency and ensuring effective communication across various departments.