Jim Sims, SE, PE, LEED AP

  Jim Sims, SE, PE, LEED AP


In 2006, James Sims, PE, SE, joined The Devonshire Group to lead the Structural Engineering Division of Eta Engineers. Eta Engineers merged with Wickersheimer Engineers in 2008 to form the HDC Wickersheimer division of HDC Engineers, LLC. James has experience in all phases of structural design for new construction, renovation, and forensic investigation projects.


Professional Registration
- Licensed Professional Engineer, Illinois since 2004
- Licensed Structural Engineer, Illinois since 2004
- Licensed Professional Engineer, Indiana since 2007
- LEED Accredited Professional, since 2007

Professional Education
- University of Notre Dame, MS in Civil Engineering
  (Structures), 2000
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, BS
  in Civil Engineering, 1996 (Primary: Structures; Secondary:
  Construction Management)
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, BS in Mechanical
  Engineering, 1996

Professional Experience: 12 Years

Professional Affiliations
- Structural Engineers Association of Illinois, Public Relations Committee since 2000
- Structural Engineers Association of Illinois, Member since 2000
- American Society of Civil Engineers, Member since 1996
- National & Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, Member since 2006
- American Institute of Steel Construction, Member since 2006
- American Forest and Paper Association, Member since 2006
- National Frame Builders Association, Member since 2006
- Emerging Community Leaders (ECL) United Way Class of 2008

Professional History
- Project Structural Engineer (1999-2006), Thornton-Tomasetti, Chicago, IL
- Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant (1996-1999), University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
- National Science Foundation (NSF), Student Representative, Summer Program in Japan (1998)
- Engineer Intern (Summer 1995). IL Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 5, Paris, IL

Professional Recognition
- NSF Graduate Research Trainee Recipient, Summer Program in Japan, 1998
- Arthur J. Schmitt Fellowship, University of Notre Dame, 1996-1999