Damie Negus, E.I.T.
Supporting Team Member
Damie Negus is a Civil Associate supporting Michael Baker’s Water Practice. She is a certified Engineer-in-Training in California and is currently working toward earning her Professional Engineering license. In her role at Michael Baker, Damie assists in hydraulic studies and the preliminary design of water and wastewater systems for municipal and federal projects. She leads the Early Career Professionals group in Michael Baker’s San Diego and Carlsbad offices, where she spearheads initiatives that support individuals in the early stages of their careers. Damie is also actively involved in ASCE Younger Members, where she has led STEM outreach efforts and mentored students, and she currently helps organize events that promote the professional and personal development of young engineers.
Damie was inspired to join the 2025 Michael Baker B2P team by her experience growing up in the Philippines and visiting family members in the U.S. She saw firsthand the significant differences in living conditions between the two countries, largely driven by the quality of civil engineering infrastructure. Damie pursued a career in civil engineering in order to enhance infrastructure and make a meaningful difference in underserved areas around the world. In her free time, Damie enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors. She also loves traveling and trying new experiences.
Fun fact: Damie is a licensed Civil Engineer and Plumbing Designer in the Philippines.
How has being a Michael Baker B2P team member impacted you?
I will never be able to fully express how this experience has changed and impacted me. I feel deeply grateful knowing that we helped keep the kids and the entire community safe whenever they need to cross the valley, especially during the rainy season. To know that our work will benefit them now and for generations to come is incredibly powerful. It was a humbling reminder of the importance of community, the value of purposeful work and the impact we can make in the lives of others.