Benjamin L. Ruddell
Temporary Address
Permanent Address
3703 Burton St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 292-1600
brudde66@calvin.edu
8165 Field Flower LN NE
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 874-0530
Professional Objective
My professional objective is to enter the engineering profession and gain experience through contribution in
the field of civil and environmental engineering. I want to work with a variety of people and projects to
help me choose the field of specialization where I can be most effective.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering with Civil Concentration
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Graduating May 2002
GPA 3.8 / 4.0
Dean’s List, National Merit Finalist, Honors
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609
GPA 3.7 / 4.0
Coursework
Hydraulic Design
Structural Design
Stormwater Design
Soil Mechanics
Work Experience
Roosien & Associates, Grand Rapids, MI, Summer 2001
Worked with licensed surveyors and engineers on many aspects
of topographical, legal & construction laser surveying.
Environmental Studies
Senior Design Project
Programming in C++
Mechanical Drawing / AutoCAD
USAID funded Wadi el-Far’a project, Summer 2001 present
Environmental research in the West Bank (Palestine and Jordan)
Responsible for a sector report on water pollution and shortages
and a proposal of recommended engineering solutions.
Extracurricular Activities
President of the Calvin College ASCE Chapter
Air Force ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
References
Professor of Civil Engineering, Calvin College
Professor and Mentor, Calvin College
Partner and Founder, Roosien & Associates
Robert Hoeksema
Ralph Honderd
Kevin Roosien
(616) 954-6167
(616) 954-6020
(616) 361-7220