New ITD Division Administrator of Engineering Services named

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) - Idaho Transportation Department Director Scott Stokes has appointed Michael Johnson as the new Division Administrator of Engineering Services

Johnson has been part of the ITD management team as an engineering manager for the bridge delivery program since 2018. As Division Administrator, Mike will serve as the ITD State Bridge Engineer leading ITD Bridge, Environmental, Right of Way and Asset Management sections for Highways.

Johnson joined ITD in 1992 after graduating with a degree in Engineering from Idaho State University, and received his Professional Engineer’s license in 1996. He starting his career at ITD as part of the EIT program, where he had rotations in construction, traffic and materials before taking a position in Bridge. Johnson has 32 years of engineering experience leading teams and programs with customer service and quality as his priorities.

“I look forward to partnering with stakeholders as we maintain and improve our highways and bridges across Idaho. We have exceptional, dedicated employees, contractors, and consultants, and it will be an honor to team with them to provide a safe and efficient transportation system for all Idahoans," Johnson said.