LUZCO News

LUZCO Technologies is proud to announce its ranking as the 24th largest engineering firm in the St. Louis Metro Area, as recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal. This milestone marks a significant moment in our journey and is a testament to the talent, innovation, and dedication of the entire LUZCO team. Being named among the top 25 out of 118 firms highlights our steady growth, strong client partnerships, and the impact we continue to make across the region. At LUZCO, we credit this success to the collaborative spirit of our internal “Familia” and our commitment to delivering exceptional engineering solutions. We’re honored to stand alongside so many influential firms shaping the future of infrastructure in St. Louis.

The St. Louis Business Journal recognized LUZCO as one of 2025’s Best Places to Work and awarded us the Community Impact Award. Among nearly 200 nominees, LUZCO stood out for our culture of support, service, and inclusion. We’re proud to uplift our people and communities alike, proving that great workplaces start with heart.

LUZCO CEO Lusnail Haberberger graced the cover of St. Louis Magazine as part of the 2025 Business 500. The magazine celebrated influential leaders across the metro area, and Lus’s inclusion highlights her dynamic leadership and community engagement. Director of Business Development Christine Yount joined Lus and peers in a powerful evening of recognition.

For the second year in a row, our CEO Lusnail Haberberger has been named to the 2024 St. Louis Titan 100 list. This recognition honors the region’s top executives driving transformational leadership. Under Lus’s guidance, LUZCO continues to lead with vision, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to people.

LUZCO was awarded MBE/WBE of the Year by the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLC3). This prestigious award recognizes our leadership in innovation, equity, and excellence within the AEC industry. We’re honored to stand alongside other trailblazing firms and celebrate the power of diversity in business.

We proudly completed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Mentor Protégé Program with mentorship from AECOM. The program deepened our capabilities in engineering excellence and strategic collaboration. Ramon Ligabo De Abreu represented LUZCO with professionalism and skill, setting the tone for future growth and high-level partnerships in the utility sector.

Latino Leaders Magazine recognized LUZCO Technologies as one of the Top 25 Best Companies for Latinos to work for in the U.S. This national honor reflects our dedication to inclusion, representation, and creating meaningful opportunities for all. Being named alongside organizations like Microsoft and Salesforce is a humbling acknowledgment of our cultural values in action.

We’re proud to announce that Lusnail Haberberger, CEO of LUZCO, was named to the St. Louis Business 500 list—and featured on the cover! This inaugural edition honors leaders who are shaping the region through bold innovation and community impact. Lus’s inclusion speaks volumes about her influence as a leader and the difference LUZCO continues to make.

We celebrate recent national features in Entrepreneur Media, Forbes, and Fortune. These recognitions spotlight the brilliant work of our engineers and the strength of our inclusive culture. We honor the daily contributions of our team and reaffirm our mission to inspire future engineers through innovation, mentorship, and excellence.

LUZCO’s 2024 Annual Report reflects a year of significant achievements, cultural evolution, and industry impact. Anchored in our values—Familia, Diversity, and Leadership—the report showcases our growth in team development, project excellence, and innovation. More than a summary of success, the report tells the story of a company driven to make a difference in both the power industry and our communities.

LUZCO Technologies was featured in Fortune Magazine in an article highlighting CEO Lus Haberberger’s journey and the people-first culture she has built. From delivering multimillion-dollar T&D projects to creating opportunities for professional growth, LUZCO continues to prove that values like Familia and innovation can drive both purpose and performance.

LUZCO proudly launched LUZCO University (LUZCO-U), an internal training initiative designed to develop future leaders while reinforcing our values. The inaugural class, led by Tainá Alborghetti Cosme, focused on “The Project Life Cycle” and graduated eight exceptional team members. LUZCO-U aims to empower employees through continued learning and leadership development. Congratulations to our first class of graduates!

LUZCO was honored to welcome KSDK News (Channel 5) to our office to feature our CEO, Lus Haberberger, during National Hispanic Heritage Month. The interview spotlighted Lus’s inspiring story and celebrated the contributions of the Hispanic community in engineering and leadership. We are proud to stand as a champion for diversity and inclusion in our industry.

Our CEO, Lusnail "Lus" Haberberger, was honored as the Titan of the Day by Titan 100, recognizing her visionary leadership and enduring impact. Lus’s dedication to building a culture centered on Familia, Leadership, and Diversity continues to drive LUZCO’s success. This recognition is a testament to her mission to lead with heart and empower others.

We are thrilled to welcome Daniel Bax, PE, MBA, PMP as our new Director of Substation Engineering. Dan brings over 16 years of experience in electric utility engineering, with expertise across transmission lines, substation construction, nuclear power, and solar energy. His leadership will help elevate our substation department and reinforce our commitment to engineering excellence and innovation.

Congratulations to Ramon Ligabo De Abreu on his promotion to Director of Operations! Ramon joined LUZCO five years ago through our international mentoring program and has been instrumental in shaping our operational infrastructure. From developing the Control Tower to refining KPIs, SOPs, and our QMP, Ramon’s strategic mindset and passion for continuous improvement have been essential to LUZCO’s success.

The St. Louis Business Journal recognized LUZCO Technologies as the 10th fastest-growing private company in the region—a major milestone that reflects our team's hard work and commitment. Special recognition goes to Jason Rogers, PMP, our VP of Professional Services, for his role in driving this impressive growth, and to Ado Rizvanović for representing LUZCO at the awards event. This honor reinforces our mission to lead with excellence, innovation, and integrity.

LUZCO marked its 7th anniversary with a week of reflection and celebration. From our humble beginnings to becoming a fast-growing leader in utility engineering, we’ve stayed true to our core value of “Familia.” Employees—both new and those from day one—came together to honor our journey. The celebration included a memorable team retreat to KOA Eureka Springs, where we bonded over karaoke, basketball, a vibrant color battle, and heartfelt moments. Here's to the next chapter of innovation, leadership, and camaraderie.

LUZCO was honored with the prestigious Diverse Supplier Award from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), recognizing our superior service and unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Among a highly competitive pool, LUZCO stood out for our ability to scale quickly, acquire top-tier engineering talent, and maintain a 67% diverse workforce. With offices in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Rochester, LUZCO continues to grow while supporting our employees’ professional and personal development. This award is a testament to our values-driven approach and belief that diverse teams fuel innovation and excellence.

LUZCO has officially opened its newest office in Rochester, New York, marking a major milestone in our East Coast expansion. The 2,000-square-foot office at 90 Linden Oaks will serve as our base for New York State operations, with plans to expand throughout the Northeast. Led by Regional Manager Jorge De La Fuente, the team is actively hiring for senior engineering and project management roles. This move reinforces LUZCO’s long-term vision of serving clients nationwide with high-quality, diverse engineering solutions.

With 67% of our workforce representing diverse backgrounds, LUZCO is proud to be a leader in advancing equity in STEM. Founded by Latina immigrant Lusnail Haberberger, LUZCO was built to challenge industry norms and prove that inclusive teams deliver world-class engineering. Our culture is driven by open communication, employee engagement, and community impact. From a two-person team to more than 100 employees, our growth reflects the power of diversity, strong leadership, and a commitment to people-first values.

LUZCO is proud of the bond with have built over the years with Kirkwood Electric. We are especially grateful to have this relationship highlighted in the recent issue of the Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA) “Alliance Advantage.” We have thoroughly enjoyed working together with Kirkwood Electric to create smart, reliable and cost-effective solutions. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Kirkwood Electric and to helping other municipalities and municipal utilities with their unique projects.

As part of LUZCO’s Black History Month tradition, we welcomed cultural preservationist Angela da Silva to share the stories of Lila and Clara Brown—Black women whose resilience shaped American history. Through immersive character portrayals and powerful storytelling, Angela transported our team back in time to reflect on the enduring fight for freedom and dignity. LUZCO remains committed to honoring diverse histories and creating space for dialogue and education within our workplace.

As LUZCO approaches its sixth year in operation, we continue to expand our footprint across the country. With new satellite offices in Rochester, NY and Kansas City, KS, we’re actively seeking senior engineers and project managers to join our growing team of nearly 100 professionals. Our firm delivers top-tier services across Power Delivery, Construction Management, and Industrial & Corporate Consulting. At LUZCO, we value innovation, diversity, and a strong work culture — and we’re looking for thought leaders to help shape the future. Explore opportunities at luzco.applytojob.com.

LUZCO’s philanthropic committee, the LUZCOmmunity Team, wrapped up its inaugural year with a meaningful impact across St. Louis. Headed by Project Manager Elsa Schenk, the team coordinated support for over a dozen organizations, including Casa de Salud, FIRST Robotics, and the St. Patrick Center. Through drives, events, and volunteer efforts, LUZCO employees put our core value of “Familia” into action. Full-time staff also enjoyed benefits such as paid volunteer time off and corporate donation matching, deepening our commitment to community uplift.

Lusnail Haberberger, Founder and CEO of LUZCO, was honored as one of St. Louis’ Most Influential Business Women. In just five years, she grew LUZCO from a two-person startup into a 60-person boutique engineering firm, reaching $8 million in revenue. Driven by her belief in work-life balance and fueled by the challenges she and her mother faced as women in STEM, Haberberger built a company rooted in equity, opportunity, and giving back. Under her leadership, LUZCO has donated over $90,000 to nonprofits and mentors the next generation through initiatives like the St. Louis Mosaic Project.

LUZCO Technologies, LLC was named one of St. Louis’ Biggest Corporate Philanthropists in the Small Companies Category. This List includes small companies, which are defined as having fewer than 100 total employees.. Companies are ranked by Local Cash and In-Kind Giving.

To honor Black History Month, LUZCO hosted cultural preservationist Angela da Silva for a powerful presentation on the lived experiences of enslaved Missourians. Through first-person narratives of historical figures like Clara Brown and Lila, Da Silva educated our team on the strength and resilience of African Americans during slavery. The event underscored the importance of telling history through authentic voices and reinforced LUZCO’s dedication to diversity, education, and cultural respect.

LUZCO fficially opened its new headquarters in Maplewood, MO — a space designed with sustainability, efficiency, and employee well-being in mind. The energy-efficient office includes recycled building materials, low-flow fixtures, motion sensors, and a white roof that cuts cooling costs by 30%. With over 90% of the original office space reused and nearly all furnishings reclaimed, the facility reflects our commitment to environmental responsibility and long-term growth.

The holidays became a little brighter for local families thanks to LUZCO’s participation in Mission: St. Louis’ Affordable Christmas. Our team shopped, sorted, wrapped, and tagged gifts to stock the holiday shop, ensuring under-resourced families could purchase presents for their children at significantly reduced prices. LUZCO also contributed a generous toy and gift donation, highlighting our passion for supporting local communities—especially during the season of giving..

LUZCO was named M/W/DBE of the Year by the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLC3), a recognition that celebrates our culture, work ethic, and leadership in supplier diversity. President Lusnail Haberberger accepted the award on behalf of the LUZCO familia, affirming our continued commitment to delivering top-tier service while creating equitable opportunities in the engineering and construction industry. This award further cements our role as a values-driven organization that champions underrepresented voices.

LUZCO celebrated its fourth anniversary with a weekend retreat at the St. Louis West KOA. In a heartfelt speech, CEO Lusnail Haberberger thanked the entire LUZCO familia for their grit, passion, and commitment to the company’s core values. “LUZCO without quality, honesty, and grit would not have overcome the many obstacles thrown our way,” she said. The celebration reflected our unique culture — one that recognizes both individual and team contributions in building something extraordinary.