Grace Baird, P.E.
About Grace Baird, P.E.
Grace Baird, P.E., is an Overhead Line Electrification Senior Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in designing overhead line equipment for American and UK rail systems.
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Grace Baird, P.E. currently holds the position of Overhead Line Electrification Senior Engineer at Arup. In this role, she manages construction submittals, showcasing her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Grace Baird completed her Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Civil Engineering from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, which she attended from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background lays a strong foundation for her specialization in designing overhead line equipment for rail systems in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
Professional Background
Grace Baird's professional journey began as a Catenary Engineering Intern at Parsons Brinckerhoff from 2007 to 2008, which then led to roles such as Assistant Catenary Engineer (2008-2011), Cable Inspector (2011), and Catenary Engineer at URS Corporation (2011-2014). In 2014, she joined Arup in York, United Kingdom, as an Overhead Line Electrification Senior Engineer. Her career is marked by significant experience in various engineering roles over a span of several years.
Project Experience
Grace Baird has worked on rehabilitation projects for major American rail systems including Amtrak, NJT, and Metro North. Additionally, she has contributed to the design of trolley systems and local light rail systems. In the UK, her project involvement includes IEP depot upgrades and the TGW project. Grace specializes in traction power simulation for both AC and DC systems, further highlighting her extensive project experience.
Current Role at Arup
Since 2014, Grace Baird has been part of Arup's team in York, United Kingdom, working as an Overhead Line Electrification Senior Engineer. Her role encompasses managing construction submittals and contributing her expertise in overhead line equipment design and traction power simulation. Grace's work at Arup reflects her commitment to advancing rail system engineering.