David Wickersheimer, SE

  David Wickersheimer, SE


Mr. Wickersheimer is involved in the firm's marketing and client relations, as well as the administration of its structural projects. He has more than 30 years of professional experience that includes work in a wide variety of structural systems in all structural materials. This expertise has led to his development of structural planning, which is incorporated into the engineering process by the entire structural staff at the beginning of each project. As an educator Professor Wichersheimer taught structures for 34 years within the School of Architecture at the University of Illinois in Urbana/Champaign. His professional experience brought real live situations to the classroom. His combined background has made him a valuable leader and teacher with the engineering team. He is actively engaged in forensic engineering, troubleshooting building problems and performing structural evaluations.


Professional Registration
- Licensed Professional Engineer, Wisconsin since 1973
- Licensed Professional Engineer, Minnesota since 1976
- Licensed Professional Engineer, Indiana since 1984
- Licensed Professional Engineer, Ohio since 1984
- Licensed Structural Engineer, Illinois since 1973
- Licensed Architect, Illinois since 1976

Professional Education
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Bachelor in Architecture, 1967
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, MS in Architectural Engineering, 1969

Professional Experience: 38 Years

Professional Affiliations
- Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI), Board of Directors, 3 years
- American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), structual consultant, participant in
  educational programs
- American Concrete Institute (ACI)
- The Masonry Institute (TMI)

Professional History
- Wickersheimer Engineers Inc, Consulting Structural Engineers, Champaign, IL
  (1977-2008), President
- Taught structures courses for 34 years within the structures option of the School of Architecture
  at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Ellerbe Associates Inc, Bloomington, MN (1975-1977)
- Ingvar Schousboe Engineers, Urbana, IL (1972-1975)
- Meyer and Carlson Consulting Engineers, Urbana, IL (1969-1970)
- Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, Chicago, IL (1967-1968)

Professional Recognition
- American Welding Society, Award for Creativity in Use of Structural Welding, US Air National Guard &
  Reserve Maintenance Facility, Minneapolis, MN International Airport, 1978
- AIA/CU Chapter Award for Creative Design Renovation, St John's Catholic Chapel, 1982
- Preservation and Conservation Association (PACA), Limestone Restoration Award, 51 E Main St,
  Champaign, IL, 1992
- Preservation and Conservation Association (PACA), Masonry Restoration Award, First
  Presbyterian Church of Champaign, 1995
- Midwest Construction Magazine's Project of the Year Award, Renovation/Restoration Category,
  EIU Blair Hall, 2006