Alumnus Leads Regional Bridge Operations at Michael Baker International


August 5, 2025

Highway bridge

In the press release “Michael Baker International Names Hratch (Rich) Pakhchanian, P.E., Regional Operations Lead - Bridge”, Michael Baker International announced that GW Engineering alumnus Hratch (Rich) Pakhchanian has joined the firm as Regional Operations Lead–Bridge. With more than four decades at the Federal Highway Administration, Pakhchanian brings exceptional expertise in structural engineering, bridge design, and leadership to oversee the firm’s Mid-Atlantic bridge operations.

Here is an excerpt from the article: “In this role, Mr. Pakhchanian will oversee the design, maintenance, inspection and operational efficiency of bridge infrastructure throughout the firm's Mid-Atlantic Region, which consists of 13 offices throughout Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Working in close collaboration with project managers, engineers, and construction teams, Mr. Pakhchanian will ensure that all bridge projects meet the highest standards for safety, compliance and timely delivery.”

Read the full article on PR Newswire.