Benjamin Erickson

Apartment 307, P.O. Box 5902 Fargo, ND 58105 701.471.1541 benjamin.j.erickson@ndsu.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Electrical Engineering internship or co-op in 2015

EDUCATION
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Bachelor of Science Degree: Electrical Engineering

May 2017

Junior status, 82 credits completed

GPA: 3.359/4.0

Relevant Classes
Completed:
Intro to Computing

Digital Design

Circuits I & II

In progress:
Electronics

Embedded Systems

INTERNSHIPS
Falkirk Mining Company, Underwood, ND
Electrical Co-op

May 2015 August 2015

Worked with mine electricians to safely complete tasks according to and upholding MSHA standards
Troubleshot electrical systems with a meter and had exposure to PLCs to find and correct problems
Performed maintenance on motor-generator sets and other electrical equipment
Learned some basics of motor control circuitry
HDR, Bismarck, ND
Distribution Staking Intern

May 2014 August 2014

Staked distribution and transmission lines in the field using Trimble GPS equipment
Designed preliminary power line in the field from a Trimble handheld to services such as oil wells
Worked in teams of two to efficiently stake miles of power line cross country per day

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Schwans, Bismarck, ND
Night Worker/Loader

June 2013 August 2013

Menards, Bismarck, ND
Cashier

June 2012 December 2012

Touchmark, Bismarck, ND

Kitchen Staff
June 2011 February 2012

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
Classes using and a beginner in:
C++

Visual Basic