Our Mission...

...is to provide innovative solutions to engineering projects in areas of our expertise - tailored to our clients' specific needs - in a timely and cost effective manner, and to the highest quality standards.

At Oweis Engineering Inc. (OEI) we have assembled an impressive team of expert professionals dedicated to providing Geotechnical Engineering services to all types of civil construction projects. Our core service is Geotechnical Engineering. In addition, we provide comprehensive services in geo-environmental and environmental engineering.

OEI is a Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and a Small Business Enterprise (SBE), having certifications with most Federal and States of New York and New Jersey agencies. We have steadily grown since our inception in 2004 with exceptional skill and talents which are essential to delivering high-quality projects in a cost-effective manner - regardless of size, scope and complexity.

Our Key Staff

Luma J. Oweis, P.E., President

Ms. Oweis is the president of OEI. She has over 13 years of extensive experience in all aspects of geotechnical engineering. Ms. Oweis has a master’s degree in geotechnical engineering from Rutgers University and she is active in several industry organizations in the Metropolitan NY/NJ area.

Issa S. Oweis, Ph.D., P.E., Chief Engineer

Dr. Oweis is the chief engineer of OEI. He has over 40 years of diversified experience that spans geotechnical engineering and environmental geotechnology, soil structure interaction, earthquake engineering, soil dynamics, expert witness and value engineering. Dr. Oweis has extensive teaching experience and has authored/co-authored over 50 papers in trade and professional journals, including the NAVDAC Design Manual DM-7,” which is widely used in the US and worldwide. Dr. Oweis has a doctorate degree in geotechnical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and is renowned for his technical excellence throughout the Metropolitan NY/NJ area.

Jeaan Hwang, Ph.D., P.E., Project Manager

Dr. Hwang has over seven years of experience. He specializes in developing numerical tools and analytical models, conducting numerical analysis for the design of 2D or 3D geotechnical/structural infrastructure in static and dynamic/seismic conditions, and evaluating the stability of infrastructures. Dr. Hwang has a doctorate degree in geotechnical engineering from the University of Colorado.

Peter Caldwell, Geologist

Mr. Caldwell has project experience in conducting small to large site investigations and in providing construction quality control services. Mr. Caldwell has a bachelor of science degree in geology and environmental science from the University of Pittsburgh.