BENJAMIN SHIELDS
Nashville,TN
Summary
Fourth-year Civil Engineering student at Vanderbilt University. Passionate about all things regarding civil engineering, infrastructure, construction, and the built environment. Born and raised in Southern Maine.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Development Services Intern
Elmington Construction
Nashville, TN
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted in project management tasks, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
- Supported data collection and analysis for ongoing research initiatives.
- Coordinated communication between departments to streamline workflow processes.
- Developed and maintained documentation for project progress and outcomes.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in team meetings, contributing ideas for process improvements.
Artifacts and Archives Assistant Student Worker
Vanderbilt University Special Collections & Archives
Nashville, TN
08.2025 - Current
- Surveying, identifying, and documenting 3-D artifacts in Bay 1 of 21st Ave. N warehouse; creating/standardizing catalog entries into a master spreadsheet; tagging objects; housing, organizing, and storing the artifacts collection. Researching historical events/people and JSTOR databases to gather provenance information on artifacts.
Intern Engineer – Transportation
HNTB Corp.
Nashville, TN
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted engineering team with various tasks and duties, including research, development and design of projects and client deliverables. Prepared engineering drawings and documents as assigned and performed other technical duties as needed. Worked on projects like I-24 Choice Lanes and BNA New Horizon.
Classroom Tech Team Specialist Student Worker
Vanderbilt University Information Technology (VUIT)
Nashville, TN
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Emergency/on-call tech support for Vanderbilt classrooms, special events, meetings, seminars, etc. Additional responsibilities included routine classroom checks and testing/logging tech issues.
Construction Inspection Intern
City of Portland Department of Public Works (DPW)
Portland, ME
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted with preliminary design, utility coordination and investigation, project estimates, preparation of specifications and contract documents and final design. Oversaw and inspected construction activities during roadway and sidewalk projects, coordinated and tested materials, measured physical quantities, ensured ADA compliance, assisted in preparing spreadsheets and change orders, meeting summaries, and revised design sketches.
Flex/Fulfillment Team Member
Target Corp.
South Portland, ME
10.2021 - 05.2025
- Supported team in performing daily goals alongside boosting production goals. Properly prepared, packed, and sorted guest orders for shipment using materials in a timely manner. Anticipated guest needs by being highly knowledgeable in the inventory to ensure an effortless experience.
Park Attendant/Team Lead
Seacoast Adventure
Windham, ME
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Worked at the park at nearly every attraction and position (ropes course, go-karts, sky swing, snow tubing, ticketing, landscaping & maintenance, food prep, shift management, team lead, etc.). Regularly was depended on for opening/closing and training new seasonal employees.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Civil Engineering
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN05.2026
Skills
- Leadership experience in academic and professional contexts
- Quick and Curious Learner—Willing to ask questions
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Works well with others
- Emphasis on teamwork and utilizing individual strengths
- Competent at multi-tasking and completing tasks timely
- Engineering Design (Autodesk Suite, MS Office, Bluebeam, Bentley), Engineering Physics (through Mechanics, Thermodynamics, etc), Mathematics (through Calculus III & Differential Equations), Coding/Programming (Java, Python, R), Transportation Engineering Design & Analysis, Water Resources Engineering Design & Analysis, Structural Engineering Design & Analysis, Engineering Economics & Risk/Reliability Engineering Analysis
- Customer service/support, management, teamwork, soft skills, construction inspection, technical support, code compliance, organizing/cataloging, estimating, construction safety, effective communication, attention to detail, etc
Timeline
Construction Development Services Intern
Elmington Construction
01.2026 - Current
Artifacts and Archives Assistant Student Worker
Vanderbilt University Special Collections & Archives
08.2025 - Current
Intern Engineer – Transportation
HNTB Corp.
05.2025 - 08.2025
Classroom Tech Team Specialist Student Worker
Vanderbilt University Information Technology (VUIT)
01.2025 - 05.2025
Construction Inspection Intern
City of Portland Department of Public Works (DPW)
05.2024 - 08.2024
Flex/Fulfillment Team Member
Target Corp.
10.2021 - 05.2025
Park Attendant/Team Lead
Seacoast Adventure
05.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Civil Engineering
Vanderbilt University