Caleb Rockenbaugh

Experience

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  M-Engineering

  Jan 2001 - Jul 2002

  Project Engineer (EIT)

  Responsible for the coordination and layout of chilled water and condenser water piping for theUniversity of Cincinnati central utility 48MW co-generation plant and 19,000 ton chiller plant. Assisted in the design and layout of various office and retail spaces utilizing Trane Trace 700 for load calculations.

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  Isideo Collective LLC

  Jul 2002 - now

  Founder | Principal Engineer

  Isideo provides design, engineering, and analysis services for the built environment, guided by the ideals of regenerative human habitats. We're working with you to create a more beautiful world for all.+building energy audits+whole building energy simulation+renewable energy assessments and design+process evaluation/design review+natural building design/buildInquire; bring your ideals to light!

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  Odisea

  Jul 2002 - Mar 2004

  Strawbale Engineer

  Assisted Civil PE with drawing production in office and lead straw bale crews on-site, constructing custom energy efficient straw bale homes. Developed project budget estimates for laborand material procurement.

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  The RMH Group, Inc.

  Mar 2004 - Sept 2006

  Project Engineer

  Integral team member responsible for developing and assisting in the development of mechanical,plumbing, and electrical design projects. Part of a multidisciplinary design team specializing in the K-12 and Higher Education markets with project experience including new construction and extensiveremodels.

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  PCD Engineering

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2007

  Project Engineer

  Team member engaged in mechanical, plumbing, and electrical design for various project types including restaurant, educational, commercial, multifamily, and residential. Integrated solar hot water (SHW) and photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy systems with high-efficiency systems for the design and development of net zero energy homes. Utilized eQUEST in developing energy models for benchmarking energy use in climates throughout the US.

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  YRG Sustainability Consultants

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Consultant

  Developed energy models per LEED requirements and for cost-benefit and project feasibility analysis while providing design teams with guidance on energy and indoor air quality and associated standards.Consultant for numerous LEED projects throughout the US and Canada under the NC, CI, CS, and Volume Pilot rating systems while developing language for the LEED Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance Reference Guide.

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  Architectural Energy Corporation

  May 2008 - Mar 2010

  Staff Engineer

  Developed energy models and performed building energy simulations utilizing eQUEST/DOE2, informing design teams for effective energy efficiency measures to reduce enrgy use and associated costs. Engaged in Xcel Energy's Energy Design Assistance (EDA) program, developing models demonstrating reduced energy use an demand for project incentives. Coordinated meetings and facilitated interactions to ensure coordination between Sustainable Design Assistance and Energy Analysis groups within AEC with the design team. Show less

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  National Renewable Energy Laboratory

  Apr 2010 - Apr 2016

  Engineer

  Managed a wide range of projects including building and campus energy assessments, wholebuilding energy simulation, and renewable energy feasibility and implementation studies. As projectmanager with the Army Net Zero Energy Installation (NZEI) program, I worked to identify energyefficiency opportunities in conjunction with site specific renewable energy generation opportunities for reaching net zero energy for the site by 2020. PM/PI for the GSA GPG Program providingmeasurement and verification (M&V) technical assessment for emerging technologies. Show less