Ethan Baker, P.E., S.E.

Ethan is a Bridge Project Manager at Michael Baker International with wide-ranging professional experience in bridge design, inspection, construction and management. With a passion for solving complex infrastructure problems with effective engineering solutions, Ethan leads a team of bridge engineers, encouraging collaboration, innovation and ongoing professional growth. He has managed a variety of bridge and infrastructure projects for different clients and serves on Michael Baker’s Rope Access Inspection Team, leading inspections of complex bridge structures. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Mississippi and a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas.

Ethan’s desire to make a positive impact in the world motivated him to be a part of the 2026 Fika build. He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, with his spouse and two sons, and in his free time, he enjoys fishing and watching baseball.

Fun fact: In college, Ethan played in both a folk-bluegrass band and a hard rock band.

How will this experience impact you in your work moving forward?

Working alongside the local team showed me how powerful a positive mindset can be. The local team and engineers consistently viewed obstacles, challenges and failures as opportunities—something to work through together rather than a burden. I’ve carried that outlook forward and now am trying to approach my work and life with a stronger emphasis on teamwork, adaptability and positive mindset.