Patrick Reding

About Patrick Reding

Over the past 10 years, I have operated at the intersection of distributed energy ecosystem planning, deployment and execution, with an emphasis on finance and hardware integration. I have developed successful process and procedure for residential retrofit, commercial retrofit, custom home new construction, new construction tract home divisions, and new construction multi-family, while aligning finance partner requirements, inverter and ESS ecosystems, utility compliance constraints, and installer lifecycles into scalable operational frameworks. My experience spans: • Onboarding and aligning 12 finance partners (including AVL requirements from Sunrun, Mosaic, GoodLeap, Elements Capital Group, Palmetto/Lightreach, and Participate Energy) with documentation compliance workflows • Multi-OEM inverter and ESS integration across Enphase, SolarEdge, Tesla, Sol-Ark, Lunar Energy, Generac, and Sigen platforms through proven process building and execution. • Deep working knowledge of California non-export configurations and interconnection requirements across major investor-owned utilities, including but not limited to: PG & E, SCE, SDG & E, and SMUD. • QA/QC oversight of commissioning software, hardware validation, and inspection readiness • Cross-functional collaboration and internal consulting on SolarApp+ implementation, OpenSolar integration strategy, AHJ template standardization, and turn key CRM success, driving multi platform 5 star reviews • Contribution to hardware strategy decisions impacting inverter, ESS, racking/railing, and BOS alignment I specialize in reducing complexity between finance partners, hardware manufacturers, utilities, and installers — accelerating PV solar and Energy Storage Systems deployment while mitigating funding, commissioning, and compliance risk and cultivating an environment of iterative improvement. I\'ve cultivated a talent in unlocking multiple revenue streams within existing and emerging regulated markets. I’m most effective in environments that value outcome-based performance, operational rigor, and trust experienced leaders to design systems that support scalable, sustainable growth. Outside of work, I’m deeply invested in physical discipline, continuous self-improvement, and helping others—whether teammates, peers, or family—build durable systems for long-term success.

Experience

1. Engineering Manager

   Citadel Roofing & Solar

   Apr 2023 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   Lead engineering operations supporting residential, commercial, and multifamily solar, energy storage, EV charger, and generator projects • Own permitting automation strategy, including SolarAPP+ implementation and AHJ-specific workflow standardization • Develop and maintain automated bill of materials (BOM) tooling and design plugins to improve install readiness and reduce field rework • Partner cross-functionally with Field Operations, Project Management, and Leadership to align engineering outputs with construction and scheduling needs • Create and refine SOPs, KPIs, and reporting to drive visibility into throughput, quality, and operational constraints • Support leadership transition toward scalable, systems-driven operations across Northern and Southern California

Education

• California State University-Sacramento

  Mechanical Engineering

  2012 — 2012

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

  2007 — 2014

Skills

• Start-Up Ventures
• Matlab
• Solar Energy
• Thermodynamics
• Employee Retention
• Start-Up Consulting
• Customer Service
• Google Sheets
• Sales Force Data Analytics
• Operations Automation
• Management
• Google Docs
• Mathcad
• Design Engineering
• Visual Basic
• Pv Solar Design
• Business Development
• Solidworks
• Machining
• Solar System Design
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Engineering Management
• Sales Force Admin
• Autocad
• User Interface Design
• Salesforce.com Implementation
• Cad
• Data Science
• Data Analysis
• Labview
• Data Entry
• Finite Element Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Solar Cells
• Salesforce.com Administration
• Fluid Mechanics
• Salesforce Training
• Electrical Engineering