The Story
Michael Baker International was founded in 1940 by Michael Baker, an engineer with vision for infrastructure development. From its beginnings in the Pittsburgh area, the firm has grown into a global engineering, architecture, and consulting company with over 2,000 employees.
Michael Baker International is known for designing major infrastructure projects across the United States and internationally. The firm's portfolio includes highway systems, bridge projects, transportation networks, and complex engineering challenges. The company has maintained deep Pittsburgh roots while becoming a global player in infrastructure development.
The firm represents Pittsburgh's engineering heritage: a tradition of problem-solving, technical excellence, and building infrastructure that lasts generations. From steel mills to bridges to contemporary transportation systems, Pittsburgh engineers have shaped the physical world.
What Makes It Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh built itself on engineering expertise. The bridges, the tunnels, the foundations—they reflect the skill of generations of Pittsburgh engineers. Michael Baker International carries that tradition forward, proving that Pittsburgh engineering expertise is globally competitive.
The company's growth from a local firm to a global player shows that Pittsburgh ideas and Pittsburgh talent can compete on any stage. That's a story the city tells over and over: local excellence becomes global achievement.