The Staff at LST Consulting Engineers, PA

John F. Lewis-Smith, PE, LEED AP

John Lewis-Smith is a founding partner of LST Consulting Engineers, PA. John has more than 24 years of experience and serves as project manager on a wide variety of projects that include renewable energies, high efficiency systems, code analysis, construction document preparation, and estimates of probable construction costs.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering, 1992, Kansas State University
Master of Science, Architectural Engineering, 2001, Kansas State University

Licenses

Professional Engineer in the states of Arizona, California , Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Iowa

Other Professional Registrations

• LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council
• Model Law Engineer by the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES)

Professional Affiliation

Past or Present Member of:

• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
• Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
• International Code Council (ICC)

Tim Tredway, PE, CGD

Tim Tredway is a founding partner of LST Consulting Engineers. His prior NEBB certification in air and water balancing, system start-up, commissioning, and trouble shooting experience adds valuable hands-on experience to his design capabilities. Tim has more than 30 years of experience and serves as project manager on a wide variety of projects that include feasibility studies, life cycle analysis, construction document preparation, and estimates of probable construction costs.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering, 1986, Kansas State University
Master of Science, Engineering Management, 1995, University of Kansas

Licenses

Professional Engineer in the states of California , Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, South Carolina, Texas, Iowa

Other Professional Registrations

• Certified Geothermal Exchange Designer by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
• Model Law Engineer by the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES)

Professional Affiliation

Past or Present Member of:

• Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
• International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSPHA)
• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
• lluminating Engineering Society (IES)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

 Brian Ochs, PE

Education

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering, 2004, Kansas State University

License

Professional Engineer State of Kansas

Mechanical Project Engineer

Brian Ochs is detail oriented and driven to produce high quality design. He has extensive energy model training and has contributed to the LEED certification of several buildings. Brian has experience with the design of multiple types of high efficiency systems, code analysis, and construction document preparation. Brian also plays a significant role in our computer aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) capabilities.

Justyn Leon, PE

Education

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering, 2001, Kansas State University

License

Registered Professional Engineer State of Kansas

Electrical Project Engineer

Justyn Leon has more than 15 years of experience designing lighting, power, communications, and fire alarm systems for a variety of projects. He provides design leadership and construction administration for a wide range of projects including education facilities, restaurants, and office buildings. Justyn is an expert in the latest electrical systems design tools enabling him to offer cost effective solutions tailored specifically to the needs of our clients.

Ryan Lies, PE

Education

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering, 2010, Kansas State University

Project Engineer

Ryan Lies joined LST Engineers full time following graduation from the College of Engineering at Kansas State University. Ryan has received extensive training in Autodesk products and other industry software design tools including Trane Trace and Columbia Lighting LitePro. He is fluent in MS Office Suite, Autodesk AutoCAD MEP and Autodesk Revit for MEP.