Mike Ernst
About Mike Ernst
Mike Ernst is an Associate at Arup, leading the Americas Transportation Skills Network, Cities Planning & Design Visual Communications team, and Wayfinding and User Experience team.
Current Role at Arup
Mike Ernst is an Associate at Arup, where he leads the Americas Transportation Skills Network. He also heads the Americas Cities Planning & Design Visual Communications team and oversees the Wayfinding and User Experience team. Mike began this role in 2023, bringing a wealth of experience to his position.
Previous Experience at Arup
Before his current role, Mike Ernst worked at Arup as a Senior Planner from 2016 to 2023. During his seven years in this capacity, he gained substantial experience in urban planning and project management. His expertise contributed significantly to various key initiatives at the company.
Role at The Municipal Art Society of New York
Mike Ernst has held multiple positions at The Municipal Art Society of New York. From 2015 to 2016, he served as the Director of Planning. Prior to this role, he was the Project Manager from 2013 to 2015 in New York, NY. In these roles, Mike was responsible for overseeing various urban planning projects and initiatives, utilizing his extensive knowledge and skill in the field.
Academic Positions
Mike Ernst has been involved in academia as well. He served as an Instructor at Pratt Institute from 2015 to 2016 in New York, NY. He also worked at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University as an Instructor from 2012 to 2013 in New Brunswick, NJ. Additionally, he was a Faculty member at World Learning for 10 years, from 2006 to 2016.
Early Career and Education
Mike Ernst's early career includes roles such as Urban Designer | Graphics Team Lead at PlaceWorks (formerly DC&E) from 2009 to 2011 in Berkeley, CA, and Project Assistant at MIG from 2005 to 2006, also in Berkeley, CA. He holds a Master’s in City Planning from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Miami University. He also studied at the International Honors Program.