We believe that beautiful design creates a harmony of form and function.
As a Rochester, NY based civil engineering firm we are dedicated to preserving and promoting our region’s unique character and local charm.
Every project we work on is a commitment to enhancing both the usefulness and aesthetic appeal of a site, in collaboration with the clients we serve and the community we share.
Common Sense
with Elegance
See some of our projects for yourself and imagine the possibilities of partnership.
Certifications and Accreditations
Vanguard is a New York State certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and an A+ rated BBB Accredited business.
Our Team
Joe is a proud graduate of Clarkson University and licensed Professional Engineer in New York. He started Vanguard Engineering in 2010 and is the company’s Orwellian dictator. His twenty-five years’ experience includes residential, commercial and industrial subdivision design, site planning, public presentation, utility and septic design, permitting, SWPP design and review, as well as hydrology and open channel hydraulics analysis and design.
His experience began at Greenhorne and O’Mara, Inc. in Washington DC creating Flood Insurance Studies for FEMA utilizing hydrology, hydraulic engineering, report writing and Federal agency coordination. He also obtained local municipal planning and engineering experience while working for the Town of Henrietta in New York State. Other experiences include construction management, estimating, inspection, public relations, management, and office administration.
When not working, Joe spends his time with his family, playing rugby, or watching the New Zealand rugby team intimidate and then destroy their opposition.
