Business Details
47 Years
experience
Expert Infrastructure Preservation Engineering Services
Since 1979, V & A Consulting Engineers has delivered specialized engineering solutions for water, wastewater, and transit infrastructure. Our team combines seasoned engineers with innovative professionals to provide data-driven strategies that mitigate corrosion and aging infrastructure challenges. We offer field service capabilities and data science expertise to extend asset lifespans while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. With over 40 years of experience, we serve municipal agencies and private clients nationwide through corrosion engineering, condition assessments, coating systems, flow monitoring, and odor control.Our engineers are certified by AMPP and NASSCO, ensuring rigorous data quality standards. We maintain a robust safety program and deploy engineers directly into field operations to guarantee technical accuracy. Our services address costly infrastructure failures, environmental impacts, health risks, and regulatory scrutiny while prioritizing sustainable, functional infrastructure preservation.
Services
Corrosion Engineering
Condition Assessment
Coating Systems
Flow Monitoring
Odor Control
Data Science
Construction Inspection
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized infrastructure engineering experience
- Our engineers are certified by AMPP and NASSCO standards
- We combine field data with advanced analytics for precise solutions
- Our safety program maintains an exemplary industry record
- We deploy engineers directly into field operations for quality control
Associations and certifications
- WBE
- SBE
- DBE
- AMPP
- NASSCO
Services
Corrosion Engineering
Our corrosion engineering services focus on evaluating and mitigating metal and concrete degradation in infrastructure systems. Using advanced testing technology, we recommend cost-effective protection solutions that can double asset lifespans. Our engineers have managed projects nationwide since 1979, developing proprietary assessment tools like the VANDA Condition Index for standardized corrosion reporting.
Condition Assessment
We conduct comprehensive condition assessments for steel and concrete structures across water, wastewater, and transit systems. Our three-pronged approach verifies existing conditions against design plans, documents infrastructure status, and provides detailed repair recommendations. This service covers pipelines, tunnels, treatment plants, and pump stations, ensuring accurate data for rehabilitation decisions.
Coating Systems
Our coating systems management includes assessment, selection, and inspection services meeting ASTM, ICRI, and NACE standards. We evaluate surface preparation through curing processes and partner with qualified contractors for application. This service extends infrastructure life by implementing appropriate coating solutions for environments exposed to water, chemicals, and corrosive soils.
Flow Monitoring
Engineer-led flow monitoring services identify peak flows and system vulnerabilities in wastewater collection systems. Since 1998, we've used advanced metering technologies for I/I analysis, specializing in rain-dependent and tidal infiltration. Our expertise includes EPA regulatory compliance and developing solutions to prevent sanitary sewer overflows.
Odor Control
Our odor control services address hydrogen sulfide-related issues through comprehensive mitigation plans. We combine corrosion expertise with safety protocols to resolve community complaints, infrastructure damage, and health risks. Services include monitoring, sampling, and designing biological/chemical control systems that address both immediate and long-term odor challenges.
People
Debra L. Kaye
CEO & President
Licensed professional engineer with 35+ years of industry experience since 1984. Leads V&A's strategic direction while maintaining technical excellence in infrastructure solutions. Based in San Diego office.
Jos L. Villalobos
Founder, Chairman
Founded V&A in 1979 with 45+ years of engineering experience. Serves as strategic marketing officer, leveraging deep industry knowledge across Oakland and San Antonio offices.
Christopher D. Hunniford
Chief Operations Officer
Licensed engineer with 15+ years of experience since 2005. Oversees operational excellence across V&A's Houston office, ensuring efficient project execution and client satisfaction.
Glenn Willson
VP of Technical Services
35+ year engineering veteran since 1983. Manages technical quality assurance in Oakland, specializing in corrosion control and infrastructure preservation strategies.
Lars Stenstedt
Data Science Director
35+ year data science expert since 1985. Develops analytics solutions that optimize pipeline cleaning operations and infrastructure maintenance decisions from the Oakland office.
Questions
What infrastructure sectors does V&A specialize in?
We focus on water, wastewater, and transit infrastructure systems nationwide.
How does V&A handle corrosion assessment?
We use proprietary VANDA Condition Index with field testing and engineering analysis.
Do you provide nationwide service?
Yes, with offices in California, Texas, Florida, and Maryland covering all regions.
What certifications does V&A hold?
We're certified WBE/SBE/DBE with AMPP and NASSCO professional accreditations.
How do you ensure data accuracy?
Engineers conduct field verification and use standardized assessment methodologies.
What's your emergency response capability?
We offer scheduled services but don't provide 24/7 emergency response.
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