Student, Class of 2023
Program
Hometown
Tillamook, Ore.
Werner is on track to graduate in 2023 with a bachelor's and master's degree in Civil Engineering.
Werner is a dedicated student who has participated in many clubs and organizations at Oregon Tech, including:
American Society of Civil Engineers & Associated General Contractors (Student Chapter)
- Graduate Student Representative (2022-2023)
- Digital Media Chair (2021-2022)
- President (2020-2021)
- Secretary (2019-2020)
Civil Engineering Department
- Teaching Assistant
Student Success Center
- Peer Tutor
Tau Beta Pi, The Engineering Honor Society
- President (2022-2023)
- Secretary (2021-2022)
Werner is also a member of the Oregon Tech student chapters of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and Society of Women Engineers.
- What interested you in the Civil Engineering program at Oregon Tech?
- I was first drawn to Oregon Tech because of the small school size and low student to faculty ratio. I liked Oregon Tech's hands-on approach to education, and I knew I would get more practical experience here than I would at a big, research university. The civil engineering department has some of the best lab spaces in the country, and I knew I would get the best education here.
- Did you complete your internship, and what did you enjoy about it?
- I completed my internship and I loved it! I have always been fascinated by bridges, and my internship experience confirmed that I wanted to pursue a career in the field of bridge engineering. I have already accepted a full-time job offer to return as a Bridge Designer after I graduate!
- Over the summer, Werner interned with DOWL, LLC, a company specializing in planning, surveying, engineering (transportation, civil, structural, water resources, and geotechnical), and environmental and other support services.