Our Culture
Our Culture is Innovation Engineered.
Baird pioneers coastal engineering with an unyielding passion for discovery and creative solutions. With over forty years of experience exclusively in coastal engineering, Baird has developed unrivalled ingenuity and expertise. We view challenges from every possible and impossible angle to create incomparable, cost-effective solutions that exceed client expectations.
Why Baird?
Baird is built by innovators, pioneers and visionaries who proudly and consistently seek out better ways to serve our internal and external clients.
We are recognized worldwide for creative solutions where water meets land. Our team is always looking for new opportunities and solutions to help shape the future. Baird is an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment, where all employees are challenged to have fun, grow and enjoy each day.
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Working with us
When you work with Baird, you can expect standout results. We’re committed to understanding every aspect of a challenge, uncovering the unknowns, and tenaciously pursuing the best possible solution while maximizing our clients’ time and money.
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Working for us
If you seek a career and not a job, are committed to constant growth, and feel determined to provide exceptional customer service, we may have an opportunity for you.
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Our Mission:
We are the pioneers. The innovators. Visionaries of unparalleled coastal engineering solutions.
Our Vision:
The preeminent company recognized worldwide for creative solutions where water meets land.
Our Values
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Innovation
Explore new ideas and possibilities; envision a future that is yet to be. View challenges from all angles with a fresh perspective and fearless approach toward the unknown.
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Creativity
An inquisitive, imaginative, exploratory mind with a relentless and fearless desire to discover new opportunities and solutions.
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Perseverance
Determined to know every aspect of a challenge, uncovering unknowns, and tenaciously pursuing the best possible solution while maximizing our capabilities.
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Professionalism
A culture that continuously strives for the humble, authentic, and transparent approach, with respect for and careful consideration of others’ input.
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Relationship
An ongoing connection with our team, colleagues and clients that is based on integrity; where open communication is required to facilitate growth, inspiration, and collaboration.
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Personal and Collective Growth
The constant pursuit for individual and collective knowledge, honing skills that develop visionary thinkers and creative problem solvers.
Our People
To us, our greatest asset is our people! At Baird we develop and engage individuals who are innovators and pioneers. We challenge each of them to find creative and innovative solutions for our clients and our employees. We pride ourselves on building a work environment based on collaboration, teamwork, and sharing knowledge.
The ‘One Team’ Retreat
Every team needs to come together to share ideas. Since we are one team worldwide, we meet every two years at a retreat to share ideas and drive innovation.
Our retreats are a core component of our culture, and every staff member from around the world is invited to attend. These gatherings allow for friendships to be forged and renewed, and for us to collectively discuss the best in science, engineering and management in the coastal zone. Our keynote speakers are selected from the most experienced and visionary practitioners in our discipline, and our internal and external presenters inspire us to stay at the forefront of innovation and best practice.