Owen Ratkowski
Wrightstown,WI
Summary
Motivated engineering intern with hands-on experience spanning a diverse range of key engineering aspects. Early construction inspection experience has sharpened skills in project documentation, an understanding of safety and detail standards, and a willingness to learn more.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern Engineer
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Green Bay, Wisconsin
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated with other engineers within the project to ensure comprehensive surveying, measurement, and documentation across all project phases.
- Participated in team meetings to gain further knowledge of project progress and challenges.
- Familiarity with using AASHTOWare and Excel to provide and enter data for project-related expense reports.
- Utilized Trimble GPS systems to accurately survey project plan outlines and capture plot points for subsequent data processing and entry.
- Oversaw and collected records on material tests, traffic control counts, detour signing, and erosion control orders.
- On-Site Inspection and Daily Work Reports.
- Observed and documented: excavation, grading, laying of concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer removal and installation, concrete patching, asphalt paving, permanent signing, and pavement marking.
Municipal Worker
Village of Wrightstownf
Wrightstown, Wisconsin
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Operated maintenance equipment for park and road upkeep.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality and safety.
- Collaborated with team members on landscaping and beautification projects.
- Used heavy equipment, mowers, and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
Retail Sales Associate
Menards
De Pere, Wisconsin
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted customers with product selections and answered inquiries effectively.
- Maintained organized product displays to enhance customer experience.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure stock availability and replenishment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Civil Engineering
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WISkills
- Project management
- Construction inspection
- Cost estimation
- Team collaboration
- Equipment operation
- Data analysis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern Engineer
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
05.2025 - 08.2025
Municipal Worker
Village of Wrightstownf
05.2023 - 08.2024
Retail Sales Associate
Menards
03.2020 - 08.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Civil Engineering
University of Wisconsin, Madison