Sunrun Designer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sunrun.
Sunrun
PV Designer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
I reached out to the hiring HR on LinkedIn, and after that I had a HR call where I was interviewed briefly. Then I received an email for a technical interview with the technical manager, which went on for about an hour. The questions asked were easy, and the manager was very nice. Following that, I was invited for a face-to-face interview. They gave me a test with questions about PV design, and after the test, we had a half-hour interview discussing it.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share your knowledge about Solar energy?
- Can you describe your understanding of PV design principles?
Sunrun
PV Designer
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had my initial phone screening, the interviewer was a bit rude, but I moved on to the next step, which was supposed to be virtual. I didn't get the link for the meeting, even though they said they sent it the day after the screening. I assumed they'd send it the day of, like most companies. They called me to ask why I missed it. I explained, and then they were really harsh about it. It was the worst interview experience ever.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How familiar are you with CAD, on a scale of 1 to 10?
Sunrun
PV Designer
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
I applied online. A recruiter reached out to set up a phone chat with the hiring manager for the Designer role. Following that, I went to their office for an in-person interview. This included a written test and a verbal interview where they asked me about basic electrical, solar, and structural knowledge. I got an offer about a week later.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you identify the different parts of a roof structure?
Sunrun Designer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Sunrun interview reports.
“What impact would solar panels and wind have on the stability of a roof?”
Read reports →“What are the components of a PV System?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the distinction between a string inverter and a micro inverter?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the difference between series and parallel circuits?”
Read reports →“Can you identify the different parts of a roof structure?”
Read report →“How do you label roof structures?”
Read report →“Are you familiar with what a structural Purlin is?”
Read report →“Can you explain series parallel shading?”
Read report →“Can you explain your understanding of the NEC Code as it applies to PV systems?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 Sunrun interview reports.