Michael Baker International Ranked as a Top Design Firm in California and the Southwest by Engineering News-Record

The Company Was Also Ranked Highly in a Variety of Market Sectors in Both Regions

Pittsburgh (September 12, 2014) - Michael Baker International was recently ranked #8 in California and #13 in the Southwest, as reported by Engineering News-Record (ENR), McGraw Hill Construction.  Michael Baker International’s favorable rankings in both regions showcases the firm as one of the most highly sought after companies selected by public and private sector clients for projects in civil engineering, architecture, planning, surveying, and construction management.  These rankings are based on revenue generated in each region. 

Michael Baker International was also ranked highly in a variety of market sectors in each region, positioning the firm on the leading edge of the California and Southwest markets in the key industries that the Company serves. These regional rankings for engineering design include:

• California: #1 in Master Plan/Site, #5 in Civil Engineering, #5 in Water Supply, #6 in Surveying and Mapping, #8 in Power, #9 in Sewerage/Solid Waste, #9 in Transportation, #10 in Structural Engineering, #12 in Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering, #19 in General Building

• Southwest: #1 in Government/Public Service, #1 in Telecommunications, #6 in Surveying and Mapping, #7 in Architecture, #7 in Civil Engineering, #7 in Green Design, #7 in Nevada, #9 in Master Plan/Site, #10 in General Building, #13 in Arizona, #15 in Transportation.

“The strong ENR rankings highlight the variety of top-tier services and capabilities that the Company offers not only nationally and internationally, but also in each region across the United States,” noted Jeff Hill, Chief Operating Officer.  “The Company’s recent geographically based reorganization allows us to serve our clients in their communities with the same level of expertise that we apply to our projects globally.”

Rick Rubin, West Regional Director, added, “These ENR rankings are the direct result of the firm’s cross-marketing initiatives and ability to service our clients with expertise and local availability.”

Major clients of Michael Baker International include a number of departments of the U.S. government, state agencies and departments of transportation, local agencies and water districts, public, private and non-profit organizations, major landowners, developers and builders. ENR rankings are published annually on a national scale and by region.

(http://california.construction.com/california_top_lists_construction_firms/2014/Top-Design-Firms/001-100.asp)

(http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_top_lists_contractor_firms/2014/Top-Design-Firms/001-100.asp)

About Michael Baker International, LLC

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, development, intelligence and technology solutions with global reach and mobility.  The diverse capabilities offered through expert teams within the company provide a comprehensive range of innovative services and solutions in support of federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private development and commercial clients. Michael Baker International’s focus is on the safety and security of people across the world through planning and civil engineering improvements to infrastructure and the environment, and through protection of our quality of life and freedom in support of national and international security.  With more than $1.3 billion in annual revenue, Michael Baker International has more than 6,000 employees in over 90 offices located across the U.S. and internationally, and is ranked  as the 26^th largest design firm in the U.S. by McGraw Hill’s Engineering News-Record. www.mbakerintl.com.

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