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Meet Shelby L. Smith
Innovation
InnovationThis portfolio showcases a few innovative JMT projects Shelby has worked on.
Utilizing augmented reality to experience full-scale 3D modeling
Delivering Model Coordination available with Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro
This pump station project alleviated flooding issues along Huger Street in Charleston, SC. Shelby was the site designer, completing all grading modeling and site plan production for civil discipline with the exception of utilities. She coordinated with the project team, assisted in training and guiding younger staff on best practices for modeling and design, and provided design support as she moved into the CIM Manager role.
Learn More about Shelby’s innovative thinking on JMT’s pump station project.
Leveraging technology to protect the City of Charleston, SC, with a modern drainage design.
Given historic Charleston’s unique drainage challenges and the importance of improved drainage in the overarching project, Shelby and JMT’s modeling team chose InfoDrainage for the stormwater drainage design portion of the project. With InfoDrainage’s close integration with Civil 3D, the team found the software easy to implement into their design cycle for the project.
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Creative solutions for designing NASA’s vast underground utilities
Shelby served as the site designer for this high-profile client. The project evaluated and replaced sections of the extremely-complicated underground utility infrastructure at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH, improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the steam operations in 20 buildings.
Patriot Plaza, a space for people to gather
Shelby served as the site designer on this award-winning passive park which stretches between the Baltimore County Circuit Court and the historic courthouse in Towson, MD. The plaza features ADA access and sits on top of the Baltimore County Office of IT and Emergency Management Center. The plaza design includes a complex surface-subsurface stormwater conveyance system. She provided grading/design and coordinated and assisted the team with the production and details of the site/civil plan.
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Protecting the City of Charleston with the Low Battery Seawall and modern drainage design
The improvements to the Low Battery seawall in Charleston, SC, will protect the surrounding community from future flooding. Shelby was part of JMT’s modeling team which leveraged InfoDrainage for the stormwater drainage design portion of the project.
JMT Improves Productivity and Collaboration with Model Coordination
Through Model Coordination, JMT brings engineers working in the vertical and horizontal realms closer together on projects. As a modern civil designer, Shelby offers her perspective on how clashes are reduced, collaboration is boosted between all team members, and designs can be completed faster and more accurately.
Setting the stage to be a changemaker
As the Autodesk CIM Manager for JMT, Shelby’s goal is to keep the firm moving forward by adopting the best technologies available for our projects. At AU 2023, the buzzing topic was artificial intelligence (AI). Some worry that AI will replace people, but AI learns through people, as they are the driving force for how these technologies will evolve. It’s time to set down the pencils and paper and lean into the exciting possibilities of change.
2023 State of Design and Make: An Interpretation
Autodesk recently released its first annual research study identifying drivers of change in the design and make industries. Shelby shared what resonated with her as a civil engineering professional.
2023 State of Design and Make: An Interpretation was used to launch the Autodesk Community in China and Japan. Published in English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Upcoming Events
WEBINAROctober 11, 2024
10:30 a.m – 11:00 a.m Central
C4C3D User Group Meetup: Digital Project Delivery – Join civil engineering professionals for an interactive session focused on advancing Digital Project Delivery in your infrastructure projects. Share your experiences, explore best practices, and receive expert insights to optimize communication and enhance project coordination.
PRE-CONFERENCEOctober 14, 2024
7:30am-1:30pm PDT, San Diego, CA
Autodesk Customer Advisory Board (CAB) for Infrastructure Design – This will be a joint AEC event between Autodesk and the Building, Infrastructure, and Water CAB members. You will hear about our current plans from Autodesk, including key areas of investment in the AEC space and the Infrastructure Design line of products. We will have deep-dive discussions on topics about the whole AEC industry, e.g., Digital Project Delivery and Sustainability. You will have an opportunity to exchange insights and perspectives both with Autodesk and your peers
PRE-CONFERENCEOctober 14, 2024
12:00pm-5:00pm PDT, San Diego, CA
AU4922 | AU Orientation – Drop in to get the rundown on AU 2024 including content highlights and keynotes, sessions and activities, wayfinding and the mobile app, and recommendations for not-to-miss events. Our experienced AU community members are excited to help orient you, answer questions about the conference, and share how to you can get the most out of your time in San Diego. Connect with us and meet fellow attendees!
NETWORKINGOctober 15, 2024
12:15pm-1:00pm PDT, San Diego, CA
COM5215 | I’m New Here: AU Newbies Networking – New to AU? Find your buddy for the conference and meet the experts and team members from Autodesk Community that will be your go-to people at AU and beyond.
CONFERENCEOctober 15, 2024
3:00pm-7:00pm PDT, Presentation: 3:45pm-4:00pm PDT, San Diego, CA
Water Summit at AU – An exclusive gathering designed for water industry innovators and decision-makers. For the first time at AU, we’re hosting the Water Summit—a unique opportunity to connect with industry peers and explore how digital transformation is redefining the future of water management. The event will include a strategic briefing from Autodesk executives, inspiring customer presentations, insights from key partners, and a moderated fireside chat around data-driven perspectives in water management.
NETWORKINGOctober 16, 2024
8:00am-9:00am PDT, San Diego, CA
MU4725 | Architecture, Engineering, Construction, & Operations Community Meetup – Meet your peers in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations industry! Share your stories of what you are designing and making with Autodesk products and what’s going well…or maybe not so well. This meetup is not a feedback gathering session, but an open networking opportunity to make new connections. When you get to the room, look around you- someone may have a solution to the problem you came to AU to solve.
NETWORKINGOctober 16, 2024
12:15pm-1:00pm PDT, San Diego, CA
COM5219 | Network with Women in Design and Make Technology – In this networking session for women and allies in Design and Make Technology, join community experts including Shir Rustici (Symetri) and Argelia Barcena (Gensler) along with the community team to share ideas, learn from each other, and make new connections.
October 16, 2024
1:30pm-2:15pm PDT, San Diego, CA
4856 | AECO Industry Keynote – The Autodesk AECO Industry Keynote, presented by Nicolas Mangon, Sasha Crotty, and Marta Bouchard, with special guest Shelby L. Smith. The AECO industry continues to face serious challenges around skilled labor, supply chains, decarbonization, and siloed data. Embracing new technologies and transformation is helping businesses tackle these challenges head on to achieve better outcomes. Join us to learn how Autodesk Forma is helping facilitate better collaboration, quicker project delivery and better outcomes.
CONFERENCE – CASE STUDYOctober 16, 2024
4:30pm-5:30pm PDT, San Diego, CA
CES1747 | Revolutionizing Site Design: Harnessing the Power of Civil 3D Corridors – A case study by Shelby L. Smith. Join this captivating case study presentation, challenging traditional design approaches in Civil 3D software. Reimagine site design by using the power and flexibility of corridors applied in nonlinear features such as parking lots. Witness how this out-of-the-box thinking tackles site design challenges, and uses the power of Civil 3D to streamline workflows and enhance design efficiency. Quickly make design changes to your entire design to minimize time spent on rework. Share your corridor models with project teams using the Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pros Model Coordination space, and check for design clashes and reduce errors. Rather than fixating on a singular project, dive into how the corridor workflow itself emerged as the case study, and see examples of its implementation on multiple projects. Witness this testament to the transformative power of learning and experimentation in driving innovation.
CONFERENCEOctober 17, 2024
9:00am-10:00am PDT, San Diego, CA
CI1052 | Unlocking Digital Transformation in Water Infrastructure – The water industry is undergoing a state of rapid change as it faces a $1 trillion global risk of damaging flooding and water shortages that could impact 5 billion people by 2050. It’s estimated that 60% of global water utilities will be forced to undergo digital transformation of their infrastructure to adapt to growing risks and meet sustainability demands. Join the Autodesk water team as we explore how digital transformation is reshaping the way the world manages water and water infrastructure. Through the lens of Autodesk’s desktop hydraulic modeling products—InfoWorks ICM, InfoDrainage, InfoWater Pro, and InfoWorks WS Pro—we’ll explore practical examples of how rapidly advancing digital technology is helping transform the workflows of industry stakeholders, including utilities, consultants, engineers, water modelers, and others.
WEBINAROctober 25, 2024
10:30am-11:00am Central
C4C3D User Group Meetup: Project Management – Participate in an interactive session with fellow civil engineering professionals focused on advancing Project Management in your infrastructure projects. Share your experiences, learn from best practices, and gain expert guidance on improving communication and boosting project coordination.
WEBINARNovember 8, 2024
10:30am-11:00am Central
C4C3D User Group Meetup: Involving the Construction Site – Engage with fellow civil engineering professionals in an interactive session centered on Integrating the Construction Site into your infrastructure projects. Exchange experiences, explore best practices, and receive valuable insights from industry experts on improving communication and fostering better project coordination.
With a background in Civil Engineering from Penn State University, Shelby’s journey has taken her from teaching first-year engineering students to leading the implementation of design standards for her company. Her love for grading design and exploring new modeling methods drives her to continuously innovate in her field.
Shelby has been with JMT for nine years, spending eight of those years as a Site Design Engineer in the Special Projects department, where she worked on a range of projects including bus facility headquarters, bus transfer stations, park development, street beautification, residential subdivisions, and utility design.
Now, as part of the Design Center of Excellence, Shelby thrives on innovation, especially in grading design and exploring new modeling methods. Her love for continuous learning drives her to stay at the cutting edge of the industry. As an active member of the Autodesk Customer Advisory Board for Infrastructure Design and the AUGI Advisory Board, Shelby enjoys sharing her knowledge through contributions to the Autodesk Community Blog, AutoCAD Community Tips, and AUGI.
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Ambassador & Outreach Programs
| Autodesk Expert Elite The Expert Elite program recognizes customers around the world who contribute to the Autodesk Community by sharing their product knowledge, best practices and expertise. |
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| AUGI Advisory Board Member Connect & learn with 500,000 worldwide members Network with industry peers. Find quick answers and access helpful resources. Build your skills and advance your career. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and software updates. |
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| Autodesk Research Community Be part of a 360° Customer Journey: Help shape the products and services you use every day. Participate in user experience research and development tailored to your expertise, to innovate your work and industry. |
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| Autodesk Customer Advisory Board (CAB) for Infrastructure Design This invite-only, highly curated peer groups connects your company directly with the Autodesk Infrastructure development team. There will be three boards, one in the Americas (including Central and South America), EMEA, and another in the APAC region, all consistent of product experts and company leaders from a wide range of AEC firms who want to help make the tools better.Your representative will get to meet with like-minded professionals in the AEC Infrastructure Industry and share your company’s experiences with the Infrastructure team as well as provide feedback and input on our vision and roadmap for the future. |
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| ACEC/PA PennDOT State Kit Work Group As PennDOT continues to advance their technological efforts, ACEC/PA has been working with the department to ensure that those advances not only benefit consultants, but the transportation industry as a whole. PennDOT has established an Autodesk Statekit work group, that focuses on Autodesk developments, similar to the existing Open Road Designer (ORD) work group. |
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| AutoCAD User Group (AUG) | LinkedIn The AutoCAD User Group (AUG) is for ALL AutoCAD users, students, and learners. As this user group evolves, it will become a place where AutoCAD learning content, tips & tricks, and advice to all AutoCAD users will be posted and shared. |
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Resources
Pre-Recorded Live Panel Discussion
Recording available for AUGI Members on the AUGI Mighty Networks Community
Hosted by Robert Green and panelists R.K. McSwain, Shelby L. Smith, David Butts, and Alex Lepeska. (Recording available for AUGI Members on the AUGI Mighty Networks Community AUGI Community (mn.co)
Podcasts