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Benjamin H. Stidham

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Offering a strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and a passion for continuous learning and development within a collaborative environment. Brings a solid grasp of CAD design and basic circuitry, paired with the ability to assimilate new technical information quickly. Ready to use and develop analytical and problem-solving skills in the role.

Developed technical and analytical skills in a fast-paced engineering environment. Adaptable and quick to learn, focusing on problem-solving and project management. Seeking to leverage these transferrable skills in a new field to drive innovation and efficiency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Intern

Wightman
05.2023 - Current
  • Gained hands-on experience in various engineering tools, software, and techniques to contribute effectively to multiple projects.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation, ensuring all team members had access to current specifications and designs.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions among interns, fostering collaborative and learning-focused environment.
  • Facilitated adoption of new software tools among engineering team, boosting productivity and project management capabilities.

Laboratory Intern

Reith Riley Construction
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Expanded problem-solving abilities via investigating unexpected results or inconsistencies within experiments.
  • Assimilated constructive feedback from mentors to continuously improve performance throughout the internship period.
  • Recorded test results on standardized forms to enter into database and communicate to appropriate personnel.
  • Gained hands-on experience with specialized equipment operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures to support overall lab functionality effectively.

Department of Construction Engineering

Washtenaw County Road Commission
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted inspectors with standard road repairs and reconstructions throughout the summer
  • Assisted inspectors with measurements and yield measurements with M-dot and county projects
  • Coordinated with both inspectors and engineers on projects to keep them informed on the progress of the jobs

Department of traffic and safety

Washtenaw County Road Commission
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Set out and collected traffic count throughout the county
  • Assisted with different traffic and safety projects during the summer

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering-Civil

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
12-2025

Skills

  • AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, Microsoft Excel, Basic accounting skills, and Minitab
  • Currently going through a course to learn how to do stationing, leveling, and GPS surveying work (Geomatics 2360)
  • Density Technology Certification to test Density in place (Nuclear), one point T-99, one point Michigan cone, Michigan modified (t-180), and Speedy moisture gauge
  • Certified by EGLE in stormwater management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Engineering Intern

Wightman
05.2023 - Current

Laboratory Intern

Reith Riley Construction
05.2022 - 08.2022

Department of Construction Engineering

Washtenaw County Road Commission
06.2021 - 08.2021

Department of traffic and safety

Washtenaw County Road Commission
06.2020 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Engineering-Civil

Western Michigan University

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