HR Green Welcomes Kate Barnes as a Lead Engineer for Water Resources
HR Green is pleased to announce that Kate Barnes, PE, CFM, has joined the firm’s Des Moines office as a Lead Engineer for Water Resources.
Kate has over nine years of experience in stormwater design, modeling, and project management. Her career has been focused on urban and rural stream restoration and stabilization, wetland design, citywide drainage studies, detention basins, culverts, permeable pavers, and bioretention cells.
Kate will play a crucial role in leading project design by integrating technical expertise, collaborative skills, and a comprehensive understanding of environmental and community needs.
“I am excited to join a company that values its employees because I believe that a supportive work environment fosters innovation and collaboration. I’m eager to contribute my skills to projects that make a real impact on sustainable water management while working alongside a team that prioritizes personal growth and shared success. This opportunity aligns perfectly with my passion for creating solutions that benefit both communities and the environment.”
Kate earned an M.S. in Biosystems Engineering from Oklahoma State University and a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State University. She is a member of the Iowa Floodplain and Stormwater Management Association and the Association of State Floodplain Managers.
