Exceptional Outcomes
Geosyntec is a consulting and engineering firm that works with private and public sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, energy, and civil infrastructure. Geosyntec is an employee-owned, private-equity-backed, practitioner-led firm. With a combined staff exceeding 3,000 engineers, scientists, and related technical and project support personnel, we serve our clients from more than 140 offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, Spain, Finland, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.
Spencer Chad, PGeo, and Trevor Carlson will present at the Remediation Technologies Symposium (RemTech) on October 14 through 16, 2026, in Banff, Canada.
Geosyntec, a global leader in science, engineering, and environmental consulting services, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WRM Water & Environment Pty Ltd (WRM), an Australian environmental consultancy specialising in surface water. Established in 2003, WRM brings a team of 40 engineers based in Brisbane and Darwin. The firm is recognised for high-quality technical work, practical advice, and outstanding client service, providing trusted advice to clients in the resources, government, insurance, legal, and development sectors.
Harsh Anurag, PhD, and Samrat Dahal, PhD, will speak at the Minnesota Water Resources Conference on October 13, 2026. Harsh will present “Pilot Water Withdrawal Management Framework” at 1:15 p.m. CT, and Samrat will present “Road Salt Effect on Groundwater and Surface Water in Minnesota” at 3:15 p.m. CT.
Baird King, PG; Eric Lovenduski; and Kaitlyn Rhonehouse, PE, will present at the Association of Vapor Intrusion Professionals (AVIP) Conference on October 11 through 14 in Orlando, Florida.
Rishab Mahajan, PE, CFM, BC.WRE, earned the Water Environment Federation (WEF) Volunteer Service Recognition Pin and was honored on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the WEFTEC annual conference.
Energy Transition
Energy Transition: Equitable Energy Access for Communities Worldwide
Energy Transition and Carbon Reduction: Carbon Sequestration. Samantha Fuchs talks about the difficulties inherent to geologic carbon sequestration.
Energy Transition: Techno-Economic Feasibility Studies and Decarbonization. Annika Wallendahl discusses the importance of techno-economic feasibility studies in the energy transition process.
Chris Adkison talks about the different ways carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects benefit nearby communities and how this drives him to pursue these projects.
Emily Yates talks about how landfill operators face complex challenges in managing landfill gas and leachate. She also explains how Geosyntec helps clients reduce fugitive methane emissions and manage contaminated liquids through advanced wellfield design and compliance strategies.
Energy Transition Practitioner Spotlight
Annika Wallendahl is a Principal Engineer based in Washington with more than 20 years of experience focused on energy transition, environmental compliance, sustainability, and environmental engineering.
Lynn McGuire is a Senior Principal Engineer based in California with more than 34 years of experience focused on process and environmental engineering consulting for air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) management to support corporate programs, permitting, reporting, and sustainability practices.
Satu Lyyra, PhD, is a Principal Consultant based in Finland with more than 25 years of experience in the fields of environmental and energy management.
Eric Kovich is a Senior Principal Engineer based in Florida with more than 20 years of professional experience focused in the areas of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) regulatory compliance, contaminated site assessment and remediation, environmental planning and permitting, and mergers and acquisitions. He is Senior Vice President of Operations of Geosyntec’s North America East Region.
Anica Haynes is a Senior Principal Environmental Permitting and Planning Practice Lead based in Louisiana with more than 25 years of experience focused on technical and project management, primarily in the chemical, energy, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. She is Geosyntec’s Energy and Energy Transition Operations Vice President.
Dave Cook is a Senior Principal Geologist based in Washington with more than 30 years of experience focused on managing complex environmental, geothermal, geohazard, and siting projects for large facilities such as data centers.
Lawrence Bowden is a Senior Principal Geoscientist based in Manchester, United Kingdom, with more than 18 years of experience focused primarily on complex site characterization and risk assessment, brownfield regeneration, and mining legacy management issues. Lawrence is Senior Services Director for the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Eric Amundsen is a Senior Professional Energy Transition Consultant based in Massachusetts who focuses on energy transition, life cycle assessment (LCA), decarbonization, sustainability, and environmental policy.
Energy Transition Solutions
EnviroSolutions, Inc. (ESI)
Lorton Landfill, Virginia
Urban Green Technologies Renewable Energy, 7 LLC; SunDurance Energy; Capital Dynamics
Billerica, Massachusetts
Confidential Client
Western Massachusetts
DeKalb County, Georgia
Ellenwood, Georgia, USA
DeKalb County Solid Waste Division
Ellenwood, Georgia, USA
