Lucas E. Budny, Pg, Chg Email & Phone Number

Oakland, Ca

At Ninyo & Moore, Mr. Budny has expanded into bringing novel approaches to addressing issues impacting groundwater.Drinking Water Well DesignLead a team of engineers and geologists on design of a drinking water well. Provided interpretation of downhole geophysical log, lithologic log, soil grain size distribution for aiding in zone testing and screen design for drinking water well. Using data from the zone test, provided predictive analyses of drawdown in the well.Seepage… Show more At Ninyo & Moore, Mr. Budny has expanded into bringing novel approaches to addressing issues impacting groundwater.Drinking Water Well DesignLead a team of engineers and geologists on design of a drinking water well. Provided interpretation of downhole geophysical log, lithologic log, soil grain size distribution for aiding in zone testing and screen design for drinking water well. Using data from the zone test, provided predictive analyses of drawdown in the well.Seepage InvestigationSucceeded in bringing in a seepage investigation for a construction site. Based on historical data, analytical data collected from seepages, and measurements of the seepage data, conclusions could be provided to the client and the adjacent property.Treatment System Design:Lead a team of engineers and geologists on designing a 12 acre groundwater re-circulation system at a site impacted with chlorinated solvents and shallow groundwater (less than 2 feet below grade). The application of the system is to add substrate to facilitate biological degradation of the solvents. Implementation of the system included working with the USEPA, the RWQCB-SF, and the DTSC. Installation of Groundwater Treatment Wells:Oversaw the installation of several groundwater extraction and monitoring wells for the purposes of a proposed groundwater treatment system at a 12 acre site using horizontal injection wells and vertical extraction wells to hydraulically control bioamendments into each water-bearing zone.Treatment System Monitoring:Monitor treatment system operations at site including performance monitoring of injection and extraction wells. System performance monitoring includes directing field technician, trouble shooting, and adjusting system operations. Show less

Sacramento, California Area

Working with others to develop, improve, and evaluate California professional licensing tests for professional geologists and certified hydrogeologists.

San Buenaventura, Ca

At Fugro, Mr. Budny combines his experience in groundwater resources and environmental site characterization in providing innovative solutions for groundwater use, impairment, and supply.Drinking Water Well Performance Evaluation: Using a packer to seal off the lower screened interval of the well, groundwater chemistry and hydraulic parameters were evaluated in the upper screened interval of the well for the City’s needs;Coordination with client on execution of the… Show more At Fugro, Mr. Budny combines his experience in groundwater resources and environmental site characterization in providing innovative solutions for groundwater use, impairment, and supply.Drinking Water Well Performance Evaluation: Using a packer to seal off the lower screened interval of the well, groundwater chemistry and hydraulic parameters were evaluated in the upper screened interval of the well for the City’s needs;Coordination with client on execution of the work.Drinking Water Well Performance Testing: Evaluated step test data to determine flow rate for constant rate test;Analyzed constant rate test data in pumping and observation wells for anticipating optimized pumping rates at the site.Drinking Water Well Construction Oversight and Performance Testing: Oversaw the installation and performance testing of new drinking water well in fractured bedrock. Evaluated step test data to determine flow rate. Advised client on optimal flow rates for new wells and prepared summary report of well installation. Assisted Water Company on Title 22 permitting for incorporating the well into existing water distribution system.Stream and Storm Channel Water Monitoring: Collecting water quality samples and measuring stream flow and sheet flow. Show less

San Buenaventura, Ca

At OTIE, Mr. Budny expanded into overseeing and executing tasks for groundwater investigations, aquifer testing, and site characterization.Groundwater Supply Investigations: Developed work plan and field records to document status of drinking water wells including mapping locations using a GPS unit. Effectively communicated with Department of Water Resources and county agencies to obtain documents pertaining to drinking water wells. Concluded investigation of 44 former, abandoned… Show more At OTIE, Mr. Budny expanded into overseeing and executing tasks for groundwater investigations, aquifer testing, and site characterization.Groundwater Supply Investigations: Developed work plan and field records to document status of drinking water wells including mapping locations using a GPS unit. Effectively communicated with Department of Water Resources and county agencies to obtain documents pertaining to drinking water wells. Concluded investigation of 44 former, abandoned, inactive, and active drinking water wells in a well status report and a well destruction report. Groundwater Extraction Analysis: Designed and analyzed several pumping tests for hydraulic control of a VOC plume. Identified different groundwater flow zones in subsurface during analysis, which greatly improved the conceptual site model and the groundwater model (prepared by other) and improved hydraulic control of the VOC impacted groundwater.Groundwater Monitoring: Streamlined and coordinated work effort among chemists, engineers, and other project persons for generating an annual groundwater monitoring and treatment system report for a Superfund site and prepared groundwater monitoring and treatment system reports for a fractured bedrock site.Remediation Activities: Directed the installation of monitoring wells and air sparging wells for monitoring and remediation of fuel additives using an active barrier to oxidize contamination. Directed staff to screen air sparging wells above the clay layer, thus ensuring properly screening wells to facilitate effective remediation of the groundwater plume.Prepared monthly operations and maintenance report for a dual phase extraction and soil vapor extraction systems at a site.Prepared remedial action plans using air sparge/soil vapor extraction and enhanced insitu bioremediation. Show less

Corona, Ca

At AMEC, which acquired Geomatrix, Mr. Budny augmented his skills into remediation activities and air monitoring.Remediation Activities: Oversaw the installation of over 25 soil vapor extraction wells up to 150 feet below ground surface working late afternoons into the early morning hours.Air Monitoring: Oversaw and trained field staff for using a PID, colormetric tubes, and MiniRams for monitoring air quality during an active excavation over a year and a half; Set… Show more At AMEC, which acquired Geomatrix, Mr. Budny augmented his skills into remediation activities and air monitoring.Remediation Activities: Oversaw the installation of over 25 soil vapor extraction wells up to 150 feet below ground surface working late afternoons into the early morning hours.Air Monitoring: Oversaw and trained field staff for using a PID, colormetric tubes, and MiniRams for monitoring air quality during an active excavation over a year and a half; Set up SUMA canisters in restrooms, kitchens, and by elevators in the breathing zone to sample indoor air over an eight-hour period, which included periodically checking canisters, observations for odors, and monitoring outdoor air with another canister and temperature/wind speed. Show less

Corona, Ca

At Geomatrix Consultants, Mr. Budny gained significantly in field management, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, well installation/development, and well performance testing, analysis, and evaluation.Groundwater Level Monitoring: Field program coordination for 11 separate aquifer test that included installing and monitoring pressure transducers, verifying data integrity, and obtaining pumping data from local water purveyors.Groundwater Extraction Analysis: Analyzed well… Show more At Geomatrix Consultants, Mr. Budny gained significantly in field management, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, well installation/development, and well performance testing, analysis, and evaluation.Groundwater Level Monitoring: Field program coordination for 11 separate aquifer test that included installing and monitoring pressure transducers, verifying data integrity, and obtaining pumping data from local water purveyors.Groundwater Extraction Analysis: Analyzed well performance and aquifer test data in a stream channel aquifer and using image well theory constructed a model using WinFlow to optimize pumping rates in the extraction wells.Surface Water Investigations: Measured streamflow using the USGS method; monitoring surface water indicator parameters using a calibrated water quality meter; Installed a V-notch weir, calibrated water level measuring devise, and collected environmental samples form weir.Spring Identifications: Assisted with the design and installation of shallow piezometers and assisted with resistivity and near-surface seismic surveys; Set up a weather station to monitoring rainfall and temperature; Installed a water quality monitoring devise in spring tile to monitor groundwater indicator parameters.Drinking Water Well Design and Construction: Logged borehole, assisted with review of geophysical log, oversaw installation of well, and analyzed step-drawdown and constant rate pumping data. Show less

Master'S Degree, Geology/Earth Science, General

An Innovative Method for Ascertaining Tortuosities in Dry and Moist Porous Media and the Delineation of Tectonic Structures using Soil Gas.

Bachelor'S Degree, Geology/Earth Science, General

Associate'S Degree, Teacher Education