SAN DIEGO, CA — Michael Baker International, an engineering, planning, and consulting services company, announces that Trudi Lim, P.E., LEED AP, has been named Vice President and Western Regional Director. In this role, Lim will lead more than 800 employees and oversee all growth efforts, as well as engineering, business, and financial operations for 21 offices across eight states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Washington.

"Trudi brings 30 years of industry experience, including 18 with Michael Baker, to her new role as Western Regional Director. She is a recognized leader throughout the region and the industry at-large for her expertise, mentorship, and ability to solve complex infrastructure challenges for our clients," said Kent Zinn, P.E., President - Infrastructure at Michael Baker International.

Lim most recently served as the Office Executive for Michael Baker's San Diego Office, one of the firm's eight Federal Centers of Excellence. In this role, she was pivotal to the firm's Federal work, including for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest. She also has extensive civil engineering and land development project experience from serving clients across Southern California and Nevada. Prior to joining Michael Baker in 2004, Lim held positions with VPOINT Engineering, SEA Engineers, and PCL Construction.

Lim holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She is also a member of the American Council of Engineering Companies and Society of American Military Engineers.

Michael Baker International is a provider of engineering and consulting services spanning four distinct verticals: infrastructure, design-build services, federal programs and services, and consulting and technology solutions. The firm's practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse bridge, highway, water, rail, and transit and aviation projects, as well as planning, architecture, environmental, and construction and program management.

For more than 80 years, the company has provided comprehensive services and solutions. The firm's more than 3,500 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to making a difference for clients and communities.