Benjamin Leigh Shaw

Cell: (419) 389-7501 Email: Benly5000@gmail.com

Website: http://benjaminlshaw.weebly.com
Education
The University of Cincinnati – Cincinnati, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, May 2019

Work Experience
Related Experience-
VIATechnik – Chicago, Illinois October 2021 – Present
VDC Engineer
• Created, managed and completed Navisworks BIM clash detection on projects of various types and scales.
• Worked with a team of engineers based in different locations across the US and internationally.
Motz Engineering – Cincinnati, Ohio February 2020 – April 2021
Mechanical Engineer & Commissioning Agent
• Designed mechanical systems (air side and water side) for various buildings in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Created energy models, detailed cost analysis reports, lifecycle cost analysis reports and other engineering tasks.
• Worked on various projects as Lead Engineer (boiler replacements, chiller replacements, building retrofits, etc.)
• Complete various commissioning tasking such as pre-functional and functional testing as well as design reviews.
Hixson Architecture & Engineering – Cincinnati, Ohio May 2019 – February 2020
Mechanical Engineer
• Designed mechanical systems for various GMP and Office projects in Revit.
• Created energy models as well as optimized in-office processes and design standards.
Motz Engineering – Cincinnati, Ohio January 2016 – August 2018
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op
• Designed mechanical systems for various buildings in AutoCAD and Revit as well as some plumbing design.
• Visited project sites to examine existing conditions and later to complete punchlist and startup work.
• Worked on various projects as a project coordinator, interfacing between clients, contractors, architects and engineers.
Dangerous Architects – Chelsea, Michigan May 2015 – December 2015
Architectural Draftsman
• Created preliminary design, and construction drawings using AutoCAD and SketchUp.
• Held client meetings about various residential or commercial project’s needs and design concerns.
Other Experience-
Roads, Rivers and Trails – Milford, Ohio August 2017 – Present
Expedition Specialist
• Work with other RRT staff to keep the store organized and help with handling equipment repair and educational classes.
• Assist customers with their gear and trip planning needs, helping them get the proper items and information for their trip.

Skills
• Proficient in many computer operating systems and programs including, but not limited to; AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks
Microsoft Excel, Trane Trace, Cx Alloy, PlanGrid, Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp and more.
• Ability to remain calm and relaxed in difficult situations which results in excellent issue resolution and problem solving.
• Excellent at time management, strong ability to coordinate many projects and tasks, well versed in team management.

Activities
Pacific Crest Trail Thru-hike May 2021 – September 2021
● Planned, organized and executed a 2,653 mile long wilderness thru-hike from Mexico to Canada.
UC Mountaineering Club – Trip Leader, Equipment Manager, Scholarship Board Member August 2014 – Present
● Elected President April 2018-19, Elected Trip Coordinator from April 2017-18, assisted in the development of UCMC.org.
● Educate students about the outdoors, basic survival and conservation of the wilderness, and planning safe trips.
● Lead groups of 10-20 people on a wide variety of trips including backpacking, kayaking, mountaineering and more.
● Managed a $20,000 budget gathered between gear fees, university funding and outside fundraising.