Vance Shimley

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With 14 years of diverse engineering practice, I focus on creating sustainable solutions for structural, building, environmental, transport and water engineering. I integrate my design engineering and construction management expertise with MEP systems coordination to deliver environmentally responsible projects through advanced BIM modeling skills (Revit and Navisworks) and SWPPP compliance.

My latest major accomplishment involved directing both the design and construction of a $150 million mixed-use development in Atlanta, GA which consists of a 12-story LEED Gold-certified tower that combines retail, office, and residential spaces. The project encompassed a 450,000 sq.ft. The project's complex design on 8 acres of urban land needed careful synchronization of steel framework construction with systems for energy efficiency and the management of stormwater through permeable surfaces and drainage swales.

The BIM clash detection system helped me lower rework by 18% while my SWPPP approach reduced sediment runoff by 30% to meet local EPA standards. Through collaboration with architects and contractors I optimized workflows to finish the project 4 months early and achieved a client satisfaction rating of 98%.

My professional dedication centers on finding the balance between technical precision and cost efficiency which enables me to transform complex engineering challenges into resilient infrastructure that benefits communities.

⚒Technical Skills

• Structural & Building Engineering: Advanced analysis and design of steel, concrete, timber, and composite structures (residences, commercial buildings, high-rises, bridges, industrial facilities)
• MEP Design & Coordination: Integration of HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing systems with architectural/structural frameworks.
• BIM Modeling & Coordination: 3D clash detection, 4D scheduling, and collaborative design with Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD
• Construction Management: Full lifecycle oversight, subcontractor coordination, and risk mitigation
• Environmental Compliance: SWPPP development, stormwater management, erosion control, and LEED/SITES certification support
• Transportation & Water Engineering: Roadway design, hydraulic modeling, wastewater systems, and flood mitigation strategies
• Regulatory & Compliance: Permitting (local/state/federal), EPA/NPDES, ADA, ISO 14001, ASCE 7, IBC, AASHTO, and OSHA, etc

🤝Soft Skills

• Cross-functional team management
• Client/Stakeholder negotiation
• Value engineering & Cost estimation
• Risk assessment & Contract administration
• Sustainability & Innovation

🖥Software Proficiency

AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, SAP2000, Tekla, Ansys, SketchUp, Rhino 3D, Solidworks, HEC-RAS, Bluebeam, GIS (ArcMap), MATLAB, STORM

🏆Certifications

Professional Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, Autodesk BIM Specialist

Please contact me to guide your upcoming project through every phase from inception to finalization. I would be happy to work with you!

• March 2025 ~ Current: Freelance Civil/MEP Engineer
• January 2018 ~ February 2025: Senior Civil/MEP Engineer | P. Marshall & Associates, LLC.
• January 2014 ~ December 2017: Civil Engineer | Paulson Mitchell, Inc.
• September 2011 ~ December 2013: Structural Engineer | Chandlee Construction

• School of Building Construction - Georgia Institute of Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Science in Building Construction

  2009-2011

• School of Civil and Environmental Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Civil engineering

  2005-2009