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
Kalamazoo
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
Kalamazoo, MI
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
Ann Arbor, MI
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
Ann Arbor, MI
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, MI12-2025
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