Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Engineering & Land Planning Services
Founded in 1972, E D Lewis & Associates has established itself as a trusted leader in land planning, civil engineering, and surveying services. Our team of registered professional engineers, land surveyors, and technical experts delivers comprehensive solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. With decades of experience navigating local regulations in Amelia, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, New Kent, Prince George, Powhatan, and Spotsylvania counties, we specialize in site planning, stormwater management, and compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act.As a family-owned firm, we prioritize prompt plan approvals, client collaboration, and technical excellence, evidenced by our recognition as the first recipient of a county planning award for development process efficiency. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates land surveying, civil engineering, and landscape architecture to create functional, sustainable communities while maintaining a commitment to ethical standards and client satisfaction.
Services
Land Planning
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Project Management
Construction Management
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of engineering experience since 1972
- Family-owned firm with local regulatory expertise
- Award-winning land development approval efficiency
- Multidisciplinary services under one roof
- Specialized Chesapeake Bay Act compliance knowledge
What people say
Prompt plan approvals
Regulatory expertise
Award-winning service
Family-owned reliability
Multi-disciplinary team
Services
Land Planning
Our land planning services create functional, sustainable developments for residential communities, commercial centers, and industrial parks. We specialize in zoning compliance, property rezoning support, and church facility planning. With expertise in 10+ Virginia jurisdictions, we streamline approval processes while balancing client needs with regulatory requirements.
Civil Engineering
We deliver comprehensive civil engineering solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Our capabilities include stormwater management systems, sanitary sewer design, water line infrastructure, and floodplain analysis. All projects incorporate Chesapeake Bay Act compliance measures to ensure environmental responsibility while meeting development goals.
Land Surveying
Our surveying services provide precise property data for development projects. We conduct boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and construction stake-out to support accurate site planning. Easement and right-of-way plats ensure legal compliance while facilitating smooth project execution across diverse land types.
People
Monte Lewis
President
Civil engineering graduate with 40+ years of experience in site plan preparation, sanitary sewer design, and water system planning. Licensed in Virginia and Mississippi, Monte leads technical operations and client relations.
Byron Traynham
Vice President
Civil engineer with expertise in commercial development design, drainage systems, and construction supervision. Specializes in erosion control plans and stormwater detention solutions for complex site developments across Virginia.
Jim Lewis
Vice President
Professional engineer focused on regulatory compliance and infrastructure design. Leads stormwater treatment facility projects meeting Chesapeake Bay Act standards while managing construction oversight for critical water and sewer systems.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve Amelia, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, New Kent, Prince George, Powhatan, and Spotsylvania counties, plus Richmond City and Midlothian.
What engineering services do you offer?
Our civil engineering services include site plans, stormwater management, sanitary sewer design, water line systems, and floodplain analysis for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Are you experienced with Chesapeake Bay regulations?
Yes, we specialize in stormwater treatment design meeting Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act requirements, with 50+ years of compliance experience across Virginia jurisdictions.
What land planning expertise do you have?
We plan residential communities, commercial centers, industrial parks, and church facilities, including property rezoning support and local ordinance compliance strategies.
How long have you been in business?
Founded in 1972 by Edmund D. Lewis Jr., we're a third-generation family firm with continuous operation for over 50 years in Central Virginia.
