Michael Paulsen

M.Sc., P.Eng.

Vice President, Transportation Structures

As a Structural Engineer with over 20 years of experience, Michael has been involved in the analysis, design, project management and review in a wide variety of projects including roadway, pedestrian, heavy rail and LRT bridges. His experience includes concept, preliminary and detailed design, project management, asset management and planning, specification writing, contract document preparation, load-ratings and bridge assessment studies.

The best leaders I’ve followed are the ones who not only foster a well-defined vision but also infuse their teams with an enthusiasm that propels everyone forward. Throughout my career, I’ve worked to champion our shared vision, and also to provide the training and unwavering support necessary for our team to realize our goals.

Teamwork thrives on collaboration, shared determination, and the excitement of problem solving. It’s amazing how the team at Associated Engineering thrives in those challenging moments when we support each other, bring our own strengths and perspectives as working through obstacles and find innovative solutions, making the collaborative journey all the more gratifying.

In the world of engineering, technical excellence means applying mastery of our skills when we are delivering our work in creating a design or solving a problem. It’s the essence of creating something more than just a solution. And sometimes it can be the attention to those seemingly insignificant details that often make the most impact. Within our industry, bridge design gives us such an opportunity to showcase creativity and attention to detail as we bring designs to life for the public now, and for generations to come.