Liet Kynes
Environmental Engineer, PE | Water Resources & Sustainability
Designing sustainable solutions that balance environmental stewardship with practical engineering excellence
Experience
Senior Environmental Engineer
AECOM | San Francisco, CA | 2021 - Present
- Lead environmental impact assessments for $100M+ infrastructure projects, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance with state and federal standards
- Designed and implemented water treatment system for municipal client, reducing contaminants by 92% and saving $850K annually in operating costs
- Manage team of 4 junior engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders on large-scale remediation projects
- Developed innovative stormwater management solutions that decreased urban runoff by 40% across 15 development sites
Environmental Engineer
Geosyntec Consultants | Oakland, CA | 2018 - 2021
- Conducted Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments for 35+ commercial and industrial properties
- Led soil and groundwater remediation project that restored 25-acre contaminated site to EPA standards within 18 months, 3 months ahead of schedule
- Prepared environmental permits and compliance documentation for air quality, water discharge, and hazardous waste management
- Performed air quality modeling and emissions testing for industrial clients, achieving 98% permit approval rate
Junior Environmental Engineer
Kleinfelder | Sacramento, CA | 2017 - 2018
- Assisted in environmental compliance audits and prepared technical reports for regulatory agencies
- Conducted field sampling and laboratory analysis for water quality, soil contamination, and air emissions monitoring
- Supported senior engineers in designing sustainable waste management systems for municipal clients
Technical Skills
Education
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor / 2017
Bachelor of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering
Pennsylvania State University / 2015
Professional Engineer (PE) License
State of California / Licensed 2020
LEED Green Associate
U.S. Green Building Council / 2019
Achievements
California Water Environment Association Excellence Award
Recognized for innovative stormwater management design that reduced runoff by 40% / 2023
Published Research in Journal of Environmental Engineering
"Advanced Bioremediation Techniques for Industrial Contaminated Sites" / Vol. 148, Issue 9 / 2022
EPA Region 9 Environmental Excellence Award
Team recognition for groundwater remediation project exceeding cleanup goals / 2021
Presenter at American Society of Civil Engineers Conference
"Sustainable Water Treatment Solutions for Urban Development" / San Francisco / 2023
Contact
Phone
(415) 555-0147
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