From Intern to Full-Time Engineer: Matthew Robertson's Journey at Ballard 👷♂️ Matthew Robertson’s path from intern to full-time engineer at Ballard is a testament to the company’s commitment to fostering talent and maintaining a supportive culture. Drawn to Ballard by the people, culture, and unique projects, Matthew found an environment where he could grow professionally. "The personable, highly motivated, and driven employees, along with Ballard's emphasis on maintaining a family culture, made it an easy choice." The company's focus on pursuing unique marine construction projects that require creative thinking and collaboration further solidified his decision. During his internship from May 2022 to December 2023, Matthew was immersed in various roles and responsibilities that significantly shaped his career. From his initial experience in the Bradenton, FL office, where he managed QA/QC for over 30,000 linear feet of levee, to his part-time business development role while at Boise State University, Matthew gained invaluable insights and skills. His second internship in Baltimore, MD, provided in-depth knowledge of estimating, allowing him to understand the intricacies of creating estimates, building crews, and writing proposals. "My experience as an intern was diverse and taught me things you just can't learn in the classroom," Matthew reflects. As an engineer for Ballard’s Robotics & Survey Division, Matthew enjoys the wide range of responsibilities his role entails. He appreciates the opportunity to see a project through all its phases, from business development to execution. For current interns or those considering an internship at Ballard, Matthew advises, "Ask questions and be a good listener. The most successful interns dig deep to listen carefully and ask the right questions needed to solve problems in the office and in the field.” Matthew is currently living in the United Kingdom until September while attending Fugro’s Applied Hydrographic Survey Program. There he is learning the ins and outs of hydrographic survey. The program is an IHO accredited Category B surveyor course and upon successful completion, he will be moving to Ballard's Greenville, South Carolina office. Matthew's journey highlights the dynamic and growth-oriented environment at Ballard, where interns are given the resources and opportunities to develop into full-time professionals, ready to tackle the challenges of the marine construction industry. Picture 1: Intern Matthew Picture 2: Engineer Matthew #CareerJourney #FromInterntoEngineer #BallardMarineConstruction #MarineConstruction #EngineeringLife #CareerGrowth #InternshipSuccess #ConstructionIndustry #ProjectManagement #EngineeringExcellence #WorkCulture #CareerDevelopment #MentorshipMatters #RoboticsAndSurvey
Levi Osborn
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Matt has an exciting and bright future ahead of him. I look forward to watching his professional career blossom within Ballard Marine.
Ballard internships are something else! Lots of great mentors to learn from and a great company to work for.
Impressive growth!
Offshore, Nearshore and Subsea Project Management.
3wFirst picture looks like the FPL Manatee Power Plant Cooling Lakes, aka Lake Parish. IF so, I've done a bit of Commercial Diving in there myself!