Ricardo Martinez, P.E.
About Ricardo Martinez, P.E.
Ricardo Martinez, P.E. is a Staff Engineer at CenterPoint Energy, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Ricardo Martinez has served as a Staff Engineer at CenterPoint Energy since 2017. In this role, he manages the Industry Standard Library and oversees the procurement of engineering codes and specifications. He evaluates materials and equipment for CenterPoint Energy's electric utilities system, focusing on components such as galvanized steel structures and connectors. Additionally, he coordinates material testing and analysis with third-party laboratories to ensure compliance with established engineering standards. His responsibilities also include revising and creating new part numbers for the SAP database, which improves the company's inventory management.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo Martinez holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the same institution, completing his studies from 1995 to 1997. His academic background equips him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
Before joining CenterPoint Energy, Ricardo Martinez worked at Hudson Products Corporation in various capacities. He served as a Cost Estimator from 2002 to 2012, where he gained experience in cost analysis and project budgeting. He then transitioned to the role of Mechanical Design Engineer from 2012 to 2017, focusing on conductor sag-tension calculations and developing stringing charts using PLS CADD Ultralite software. His diverse experience in engineering roles has contributed to his current expertise.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ricardo Martinez has participated in numerous quality control inspections, averaging about 12 inspections per year of new substation steel structures at fabricators' facilities across various states. He has also played a key role in enhancing the inventory management system at CenterPoint Energy by revising and creating over a hundred new part numbers for the SAP database. His work in evaluating materials and ensuring compliance with engineering standards demonstrates his commitment to quality and safety in engineering practices.