Rutuja Bhadre, Pmp®, Eit
About Rutuja Bhadre, Pmp®, Eit
Rutuja Bhadre is a Manager of Multifamily Energy Storage and External Design at Sunrun, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in solar project design and management, holding degrees in Mechanical Engineering and an Executive MBA.
Work at Sunrun
Rutuja Bhadre currently serves as the Manager of Multifamily Energy Storage & External Design at Sunrun, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as a Multifamily Senior PV Design Engineer from 2022 to 2023 and as a Multifamily PV Design Engineer from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure at Sunrun, she achieved a company-wide record for the most PV designs completed in a week and in a month in FY 2015. Her work involves managing third-party consultants and subcontractors while coordinating with engineering and interconnection groups to optimize photovoltaic (PV) system sizes and reduce installation costs.
Education and Expertise
Rutuja Bhadre holds a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University. She also earned an Executive MBA in Project Management and Strategic Management from the University of the Cumberlands, completing her studies from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering Pune. Her educational background supports her expertise in energy storage and PV system design, contributing to her professional roles in the renewable energy sector.
Background
Before joining Sunrun, Rutuja Bhadre worked at Cummins Inc. as a Sourcing Specialist for seven months in 2012-2013 in Pune, India. She also gained experience as a Thermofluids Lab Aide at Arizona State University from 2014 to 2015. Her diverse background in engineering and sourcing has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of project management and technical design in the energy sector.
Achievements
Rutuja Bhadre has designed over 10 MW of code-compliant residential solar projects, including energy storage systems with backed-up loads across the United States. Her ability to complete a high volume of PV designs has been recognized within her organization, reflecting her commitment to efficiency and innovation in renewable energy design.