Eric Martin PE, LEED AP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Remote (MA)
Building Energy Research EngineerApril 2023 - Present
- Developed infrastructure for prototype building energy model generation and simulation.
- Performed parametric simulations of energy efficiency measures and energy credits to inform development of regional Building Performance Standards.
- Coded scripts leveraging a Python framework for modifying epJSON (EnergyPlus JSON) input files called PRISMM (PRototype Infrastructure for Simulating Model Measures).
TRC Remote (MA)
Senior Manager, Building Simulation & Energy AnalysisJuly 2022 - April 2023
- Lead a team of energy analysts supporting the 2025 California Codes and Standards Enhacements (CASE).
- Developed and parameterized building energy models (EnergyPlus & CBECC) using the Modelkit framework with Ruby scripting.
- Performed residential energy modeling simulations to develop load curves for demand-response studies.
- Improved the Modelkit framework functionality and updated templates for compatibility with new EnergyPlus releases and CBECC 2025.
Big Ladder Software Boston: Aug 2020 - July 2022
Senior EngineerDenver: Oct 2018 - May 2019
- Developed and parameterized building energy models (EnergyPlus & CSE) using the Modelkit framework with Ruby & Python scripting.
- Performed technology screening studies (low-e window coatings, wall/roof insulation, and indirect evaporative cooling).
- Improved the Modelkit framework functionality and updated templates for compatibility with new EnergyPlus releases.
- Maintained Euclid geometry editor software (Ruby) for compatibility with new EnergyPlus releases.
Energy Solutions Denver / Boston
Senior EngineerMay 2019 - August 2020
- Parametric modeling of energy efficiency measures to support Title 24 Codes and Standards Enhancements (CASE).
- Direct expansion (DX) performance curve study to support the Colorado utility incentive program.
- Assessment of machine learning-based surrogate models for estimating energy impacts of residential efficiency measures.
Interface EngineeringSan Francisco, CA
Senior Energy Analyst / Mechanical EngineerSept 2015 - Sep 2018
- Developed models for energy simulations (IES-VE, EnergyPlus, Ladybug, CBECC-Com/Res), computational fluid dynamics (Autodesk CFD), and radiation / thermal comfort (Radiance/DIVA/Grasshopper/Ladybug).
- Compiled and managed LEED credit documentation (EA/WE/IEQ categories).
- Measured and verified whole-building and sub-metered trend data to calibrate energy models.
- Composed technical reports and presented results to clients and industry organizations.
- Scripting to facilitate analysis & energy model development (Python, Ruby, FORTRAN, Excel/VBA).
kW EngineeringOakland, CA
Project EngineerAug 2012 - Sep 2015
- Analyzed and evaluated energy efficiency measures in commercial buildings for utility incentive programs.
- Performed ASHRAE Level 1 & 2 energy audits and retrocomissioning studies in commercial, educational, and industrial facilities.
- Developed building energy models for commercial buildings in eQUEST.
Thompson ConsultantsMarion, MA
HVAC EngineerJuly 2011 - Aug 2012
- Drafted HVAC mechanical drawings for commercial buildings (AutoCAD).
- Performed building energy modeling simulations and load calculations (Trane Trace).
EDUCATION
Humboldt State UniversityArcata, CA
Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Science, cum laudeMay 2011
Homer Arnold Award for Outstanding Achievement in Environmental EngineeringMay 2011
Internships: Ecosystem Energy Services (Montréal, Canada) & US Solar Works (Attleboro, MA)Summers 2008 - 2010
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Professional Engineer, Mechanical (M36996, California)May 2014
LEED Accredited Professional, Building Design and Construction (LEED AP BD+C)June 2016
ASSOCIATIONS
ASHRAE SPC 229: Protocols for Evaluating Ruleset Implementation in Building Performance Modeling Software2020 - Present
California Building Energy Modeling (CalBEM) Working Group 3: Advancing BEM Simulation Capabilities 2019 - Present
International Building Simulation Association (IBPSA)2016 - Present
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)2011 - Present
CONTINUING EDUCATION
CSCI E-50: Intensive Introduction to Computer Science (Harvard Extension School)2021
CS50: Introduction to Computer Science (Harvard University / edX)2020
Python for Data Science Bootcamp (General Assembly, San Francisco)2017
ENG X470 HVAC Ductwork and Piping Systems (UC Berkeley Extension)2017
ENG X473 HVAC Controls and Energy Management Systems (UC Berkeley Extension)2016
EnergyPlus for Practitioners (Big Ladder Software, San Francisco)2015
ENG X495 Introduction to LEED V4 (UC Berkeley Extension)2015
Title 24 Compliance Modeling with IES (Pacific Energy Center)2015
Control Logic Diagrams (Pacific Energy Center)2014
Trane Trace 700 - Loads and Energy Modeling (Trane)2012