Bces Les Chau

Les Chau, BCES, is an experienced engineering manager specializing in water resources, currently serving as Engineering Manager II at West Yost Associates since August 2021, focusing on climate adaptation, groundwater recharge, and sustainable groundwater surface water management. Previous experience includes a role as Principal Hydrogeologist at Amec Foster Wheeler from September 2015 to May 2020, where expertise in sustainable management of water resources and groundwater modeling was applied. Additionally, Les held the position of Principal at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, leading the Integrated Water Infrastructure Asset Management and Groundwater Group from November 2001 to January 2013. Prior roles include Senior Hydrogeologist at Geomatrix Consultants and Kaiser Engineers, concentrating on groundwater site characterization and computer modeling. Les Chau holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geophysics and Seismology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master's degree in Geology from the University of California, Riverside.