Expertise

Multidisciplinary talent, specialized skillsets.

Beyond a cross-functional team of top engineering and design talent, partnering with VAA offers streamlined access to uniquely specialized services and a proven industry network.

Integrated engineering, planning and design.

For more than four decades, VAA has partnered with Owners, Architects and Contractors to bring vision to life, deliver strategic solutions and streamline project execution.

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Master Planning

VAA brings strategic planning into the design phase, leveraging combined perspectives and expertise to tailor solutions to your present and future goals.

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Port & River Terminal Design

A trusted partner to the maritime industry, VAA understands the variability and complexity of marine project design.

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Civil Engineering

VAA civil engineering professionals coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, industry partners and permitting agencies.

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Rail Design

Decades of experience in interfacility rail design has made VAA a trusted partner in optimizing rail layout for operational efficiency.

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General Arrangement

With deep roots in the agribusiness market, VAA specializes in designing bulk commodity handling facilities and process efficiency.

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Process Engineering

No matter how complex the workflows that drive your business, VAA can help optimize them with comprehensive balance-of-plant planning.

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Industrial Architecture

VAA’s multidisciplinary expertise and knowledge of life safety code compliance help give you peace of mind.

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Structural Engineering

Agricultural, industrial, commercial, or consumer, our skilled structural engineering teams combine bold vision with structural integrity.

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Mechanical Engineering

From heating to cooling, circulation to exhaust, VAA designs efficiency into the systems that support your processes.

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Electrical Engineering

From distribution system design and lighting to data/communication and electrical safety, VAA experts deliver reliable and safety-conscious solutions.

Uniquely Specialized Services

Partnering with VAA also gives you access to these value-added services:

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Dust Hazard Analysis

Systematic evaluation of potential dust combustion hazards helps you maintain a cleaner, safer and more compliant workplace.

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Rail Inspection / Observation

VAA rail experts can help prevent costly accidents with preventative rail maintenance insights.

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Structural Observation

As a preventive or forensic service, VAA structural engineers analyze  structural integrity or failure points.

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Grant Funding Assistance

We specialize in sourcing, strategizing and facilitating federal, state and local grant funding opportunities.

Explore Recent Projects

Experience defines our business. From VAA standards to unique structures in all of our sectors, we strive to create designs that match our business partners’ vision.

VAA provides the right balance of engineering solutions and economic decision-making.

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Embrace the challenge.

Engage your problem-solving talents and continue honing your craft in an environment focused on setting our teams and clients up for long-term success.

Let’s connect.

Whether you need a new or expanded facility, a process designed or debottlenecked, life safety or structural analysis… VAA can help you grow.

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