Professional Summary
Mike Fleming is a civil engineer with over 29 years of experience in transportation design, construction administration, and public policy leadership. As WSDOT's Deputy State Design Engineer – and previously Assistant State Construction Engineer and Assistant State Design Engineer – Mike has helped shape major state and national engineering standards. His dual experience in private development services and public agency leadership gives him a strategic perspective on development review and design coordination, making him a trusted advisor, Owner's Engineer, and expert witness.
Selected Experience
- Partner/Principal – M2 Consulting, PLLC (2014–Present)
- Deputy State Design Engineer – WSDOT (2015–Present)
- Assistant State Construction Engineer – WSDOT (2011–2015)
- Assistant State Design Engineer – WSDOT (2008–2011)
- Project Engineer – WSDOT (2005–2008)
- Design & Construction Engineering Roles – WSDOT (1997–2005)
Committees & National Involvement
- Washington State University Civil Engineering Executive Advisory Board – Chair
- TRB Standing Committee on Safety, Risk Management and Tort Liability – Member
- AASHTO Committee on Design & Technical Committee on Geometric Design – Member
- NCHRP Panel Member, Chair, and Publication Contributor (multiple national research panels)
- WSDOT Highway Safety Executive Committee – Member
- AASHTO National Transportation Leadership Institute – Graduate (2020)
Publication & Standards Engagement
Mike has authored, endorsed, or contributed to a broad body of national and state design guidance, including:
- NCHRP Reports 780, 870, 916, 923, 1081, and 1146 – National Academies of Science (panel member, chair, or monitor)
- WSDOT Design Manual – chapter author and annual publication endorsement (2016–2024)
- WSDOT Standard Plans & Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction – author and endorsement
- WSDOT Safety Analysis Guide, Roadside Manuals, and Plans Preparation Manuals – publication endorsement
Leadership Highlights
- Lead for design criteria and policy development for performance-based design at WSDOT
- Agency lead for tort case litigation – 30(b)(6) representative, expert witness, and advisor
- Speaking engagements at WSDOT conferences and annual TRB & AASHTO Committee on Design meetings
- WSU Civil Engineering program curriculum development and ABET accreditation support
