Summary
Michael Lyford is a Senior Transmission & Distribution Designer with over 30 years of civil and electrical engineering experience and 13 years focused specifically on T&D line design spanning 7.2 kV to 115 kV. He has led design, construction oversight, environmental compliance, surveying, and quality control on projects ranging from utility O&M and renewable energy to wastewater and roadway infrastructure. At firms including Magnolia River, Vysus Group, and Lloyd’s Register, he’s combined hands-on drafting and surveying skills with project and contract management to deliver practical, auditable solutions. His background in both utility and consultant roles gives him a rare end-to-end view of projects from initial design through field construction and regulatory coordination. Based in Bangor, Maine, he brings deep regional utility knowledge and a knack for integrating civil and electrical disciplines to solve complex right-of-way and site-development challenges. Colleagues rely on him for pragmatic, safety-focused designs that stand up during construction and long-term operation.
13 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Foxcroft Academy
Roger Williams College