Michael Baird

Michael Baird, P.E. is a seasoned Civil Engineer with extensive experience in transportation engineering, currently serving as the Local Program Project Manager at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation since August 2019. In this role, Michael collaborates with municipal and county partners to deliver Federal and State Aid design projects. Previously, Michael held various positions at the Maryland State Highway Administration, progressing from Transportation Engineer I to Team Leader/Transportation Design Engineer V, where responsibilities included managing highway design projects and examining internal processes. Academic credentials include two Master's degrees in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University and Virginia Tech, along with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Michael's early career included research roles at Iowa State University and Virginia Tech, focusing on safety and transportation technology.