Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Rochester, NY
Established in 1980, Lu Engineers has grown from a local Rochester firm to a multi-state engineering leader with offices across New York and certifications in Maryland, Delaware, Florida, and Vermont. Our team of professional engineers, geologists, and environmental specialists delivers civil, transportation, and aviation engineering solutions grounded in 44 years of experience and a commitment to sustainability. We prioritize client partnerships, combining technical expertise with regulatory knowledge to execute projects that enhance community infrastructure while minimizing environmental impact.Our staff includes certified professionals in hazardous materials management, bridge inspection, and FAA-compliant aviation design. With a focus on municipal clients and federal aid projects, we provide end-to-end services from preliminary planning to construction oversight. Our acquisition by Cletus O. Ezenwa in 2017 reaffirmed our status as a certified Minority-owned, Disadvantaged, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise. We maintain rigorous quality standards through continuous staff training and adherence to industry best practices in safety, permitting, and project management.
Services
Civil Engineering
Environmental Remediation
Transportation Design
Construction Management
Aviation Engineering
Bridge Inspection
Site Development
Municipal Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 44 years of engineering excellence in New York State
- Specialized expertise in FAA-compliant aviation design
- Certified hazardous materials and environmental remediation professionals
- Proven track record with federal aid transportation projects
- Veteran-owned firm with multi-state licensing capabilities
Associations and certifications
- MBE
- DBE
- VOB
Services
Environmental Remediation
Our environmental team specializes in remedial investigations, asbestos/lead abatement, and wetland compliance. With NYSDOT term agreements and EPA-certified professionals, we manage petroleum tank cleanups and federal environmental policy reviews. Our 40-year track record includes complex projects at former industrial sites and airport facilities requiring FAA coordination.
Transportation Design
We deliver complete transportation solutions including highway design, bridge rehabilitation, and pedestrian infrastructure. Our NYSDOT-certified inspectors handle federal aid projects from preliminary planning to construction oversight. Recent work includes Main Street complete streets redesigns and multi-jurisdictional bridge maintenance programs that improve safety while minimizing community disruption.
Aviation Engineering
Specializing in small-to-medium hub airports, our FAA-standard compliant services cover runway design, de-icing systems, and terminal upgrades. The team led Rochester International Airport's roundabout access improvements and Griffiss Air Force Base hazardous material remediation. We maintain NYSDOT construction inspection term agreements for aviation infrastructure.
Construction Management
Our certified managers provide pre-construction budgeting reviews and constructability assessments. We coordinate multidisciplinary teams for healthcare, education, and municipal projects including Blue Cross Arena upgrades and wastewater treatment facility expansions. Our proactive approach prevents 85% of common construction issues through early-phase risk analysis.
Municipal Engineering
We support local governments with site development, stormwater management, and parks infrastructure. Services include Union Station spray park design and Sampson Veterans Cemetery improvements. Our engineers navigate SEQRA compliance while optimizing municipal budgets through sustainable design practices that reduce long-term maintenance costs.
People
Robert Bilyo
Aviation Group Leader
Licensed Professional Engineer with 25+ years of aviation infrastructure experience. Specializes in FAA-compliant runway design and airport environmental compliance. Led Rochester International Airport's roundabout access project and Air Force Research Laboratory remediation efforts.
Cletus O. Ezenwa
Owner
Licensed Professional Engineer and certified MBE/DBE/VOB business owner. Acquired Lu Engineers in 2017 to restore minority-owned status. Over 30 years of civil engineering experience with focus on transportation infrastructure and disadvantaged business enterprise development.
Questions
What engineering services does Lu Engineers offer?
We provide civil, environmental, transportation, and aviation engineering services including design, inspection, and construction management for public infrastructure projects.
In which states are you licensed to operate?
We're licensed in New York, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, and Vermont with active projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
How long has Lu Engineers been in business?
We've provided engineering solutions since 1980, with our current leadership team maintaining 20+ years of average staff tenure.
Do you handle federal aid transportation projects?
Yes, we specialize in NYSDOT locally administered federal aid (LAFA) projects with complete design and inspection capabilities.
What environmental certifications do you hold?
Our team includes EPA-certified hazardous materials specialists and NYSDOT-qualified environmental inspectors with asbestos/lead abatement expertise.
Can you assist with airport infrastructure projects?
Our FAA-compliant aviation group handles runway design, terminal upgrades, and environmental compliance for small-to-medium hub airports across New York State.
