KAI proudly announces the continued success of its team with the appointment of Krista Simon Luzynski, PE as Senior Electrical Engineer and Electrical Group Leader at its St. Louis office.
With seven years of post-graduate industry experience and a background in architectural engineering, Simon Luzynski brings a wealth of expertise to KAI. Her career spans various sectors including healthcare, science and technology, commercial, and mixed-use projects, along with notable contributions to tenant improvement projects. Her specialization lies in the design of power and lighting engineering systems, demonstrating advanced knowledge in lighting controls.
Since joining KAI, Simon Luzynski has become the Electrical Group Leader in the St. Louis office and is the lead electrical engineer on several high-profile projects, including IU Health’s New Downtown Indianapolis Hospital, the St. Louis Cervantes Convention Center, St. Louis Lambert International Airport Airfield Maintenance Facility, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry.
“We are quite pleased to have Krista join our KAI Engineering team,” remarked KAI Managing Partner Brad Simmons, FAIA. “Her experience with large, highly complex, technical projects is well aligned with our rapidly growing Engineering portfolio and client base. Krista brings a comprehensive knowledge of MEP Engineering design and proven experience with all phases of project planning, design and technical delivery. Her background in architectural engineering adds another dimension in understanding systems and coordination among technical disciplines. Krista’s client engagement, team leadership and passion for outstanding work has already proven to be a wonderful fit with KAI’s culture and mission.”
Before joining KAI, Simon Luzynski served as a Senior Electrical Engineer for WSP in San Francisco, later relocating to St. Louis. Her portfolio boasts significant projects such as the Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, CA; Oceanwide Plaza in Los Angeles; Transbay Transit Center and Loxo Oncology at Lilly, both in San Francisco; Meta MPK18 Campus Refresh in Menlo Park, CA and the Bloomberg offices LED upgrade across multiple cities throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Simon Luzynski holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Kansas and is a licensed Professional Engineer.
She recently married her husband Cody, and outside of her professional interests, Simon Luzynski enjoys outdoor adventures such as hiking and traveling, along with channeling her creativity into renovating her home.