WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has named Michael Harris-Gifford a senior principal technical specialist with responsibility for managing and developing systems design for rail and transit projects.
Harris-Gifford, who will be based in WSP | PB’s Orange, Calif. Office, has more than 30 years of professional experience in the power distribution and rail transportation industries, focusing on design-build projects. Prior to joining WSP | PB, he was Executive Officer, Rail Operations for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. He was responsible for overseeing all systems design and construction for the agency’s Crenshaw/LAX Line, Regional Connector Line, Purple Line Extension, and Exposition Line.
Harris-Gifford received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom. He is a member of the Institution of Engineering Technology.