We’re proud to celebrate Scott Edmiston’s five-year anniversary with Valdes Architecture & Engineering! As a Senior Designer, Scott plays a key role in delivering accurate, detailed designs that meet project scope, budget, and schedule requirements. His expertise in 3D modeling, CAD standards, and mentoring junior staff exemplifies the high-quality deliverables and teamwork that define Valdes. Thank you, Scott, for your continued commitment to excellence and safety in everything you do. #WorkAnniversary #TeamValdes #ValdesArchitectureEngineering
Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Design Services
Lombard, IL 13,119 followers
Safety Is Expected, Quality Is Ensured.
About us
Valdes Architecture & Engineering is a 200-person, multidisciplinary, engineering, architecture, and project management company with an expert focus on technical excellence. Every client project is assigned a dedicated team of professionals who provide personalized services and solutions. The Valdes success model consists of streamlined work processes, attention to detail, technical expertise, and an unyielding commitment to client satisfaction, safety and quality. Since 1992, we have provided quality deliverables and superior customer service to our valued business partners. Valdes provides a complete range of services to the Oil & Gas, Utilities, Chemicals, Life Sciences, Buildings, and Transportation markets. With vast experience in our specialized industries, our experts provide timely and cost-effective solutions to your capital project needs, regardless of size, complexity or location. We provide both short-term and long-term, on-site, technical and project management staff augmentation. Valdes is a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE). We proudly execute all work in the United States to maintain the utmost quality for our clients.
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http://www.valdeseng.com
External link for Valdes Architecture & Engineering
- Industry
- Design Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Lombard, IL
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1992
- Specialties
- Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural/Architectural, Piping Stress Analysis, Piping & Plant Layout, Project Management, Project Controls, Laser Scanning & Surveying, Construction Management, Cost Estimating, Validation, Plant Services & Support, Architecture & Programming, Solutions Creation & Selection, Staffing Services, Integration, Procurement Services, Transportation Engineering , and Municipal Engineering
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100 W. 22nd Street, Suite 185
Lombard, IL 60148, US
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211 West Ridge Road
Griffith, Indiana 46319, US
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231 W Michigan St
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203, US
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Today we honor and thank all who have served. We recognize the courage, discipline, and leadership our veterans bring — both in uniform and in the workplace. Your dedication and service exemplify the values we strive to uphold every day. To all veterans across our nation and within Team Valdes — thank you for your service and sacrifice. #VeteransDay #ValdesArchitectureEngineering #TeamValdes
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Build what matters — and lead with expertise. 🏗️ Valdes Architecture & Engineering is hiring a Senior Structural Engineer with the skill and initiative to design complex structures independently and guide project teams to success. Whether it’s pipe racks, foundations, access platforms or tunnels, you’ll engineer solutions that power industrial and energy facilities nationwide. This role offers the opportunity to: • Lead design efforts and mentor junior staff • Interface directly with clients on scopes and proposals • Apply extensive technical knowledge across multiple codes and software systems • Deliver innovative, constructible designs that stand the test of time If you’re a licensed Structural Engineer in the State of Illinois with 10+ years of civil, structural, or architectural experience — and ready to take on challenging, meaningful work — apply today: https://lnkd.in/gvhniYPN #NowHiring #StructuralEngineering #CivilEngineering #EngineeringLeadership #ValdesArchitectureEngineering
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Tomorrow is National STEM Day! 🔬 🏗️ At Valdes Architecture & Engineering, we’re proud to celebrate the innovators and problem-solvers who advance our world through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Every day, our teams apply STEM principles to design smarter and safer solutions for our clients and communities. We encourage the next generation to stay curious, think critically, and pursue careers that shape the future.
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Our mechanical engineering team sets Valdes apart by offering complete HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and thermal & fluid systems expertise—all under one roof. Clients count on us for integrated, cost-effective designs that meet complex challenges across industries. Matt Heise shares how the spirit of innovation and collaboration drives everything we do. #MechanicalEngineering #TeamValdes #EngineeringExcellence #InnovationInAction #ValdesArchitectureEngineering
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We’re cleared for takeoff — and looking for a leader to guide the way. ✈️ Valdes Architecture & Engineering is launching a new aviation services group, and we’re seeking a Director of Aviation to build it from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new market sector backed by the resources and reputation of an established multidisciplinary firm. Based in Lombard, Illinois (with hybrid or remote options), this role will drive strategy, business development, and project delivery for airport infrastructure across the U.S. — from runways and terminals to sustainability and innovation initiatives. If you’re ready to take the lead and make your mark in aviation engineering, learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gy82M7Px #NowHiring #AviationEngineering #AirportInfrastructure #LeadershipOpportunity #EngineeringCareers #ValdesArchitectureEngineering
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Valdes Architecture & Engineering's very own Director of Business Development, Process Ricardo R. Valbuena recently penned a five-part series for Inspectioneering Journal. The first part "My Most Successful Tips to Improve Asset Integrity, Reliability, Maintenance, and Turnarounds - Part 1: Program Management Office" is now available in the Sept/Oct 2025 edition of Inspectioneering Journal found below. Please keep an eye out for the upcoming parts in subsequent editions. We are proud to work with thought leaders like Ricardo here at Valdes.
The Sept/Oct 2025 Inspectioneering Journal is now available! 👉 https://zurl.co/sq8LM What's inside: 📋 How do you conduct effective incident investigations? A 12-step FEMI guide walks through the process. ❓Why do MI programs often work in silos? An interview explores why MI often operates separately from other PSM elements—and why breaking down those silos matters for program effectiveness. ⚙️ How can you improve PSI handovers? Key breakdowns and best practices to set the foundation for safer operations. 📈 What's next for RBI methodology? Articles explore dynamic RBI, advanced quantitative approaches, and statistical methods for better implementation. 🔍 What are you missing in your inspection programs? Inspector Frank discusses blind spots and how to work around them. Also in this issue: a pitting defects case study and the launch of "Field Notes", our new column on fundamental concepts every inspector should understand, beginning with external visual inspections. 📚 #Inspection #Reliability #RBI #MechanicalIntegrity #FEMI #ProcessSafety #PSI
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During a planned turnaround, managing permits and safety procedures effectively can make the difference between a smooth event and safety incidents with costly delays. In this article, Ricardo R. Valbuena shares best practices for improving safety and control of work (permits) during a turnaround (TAR), based on real-world experience in the field. #Turnaround #Safety #ValdesArchitectureEngineering #RicardoValbuena
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Valdes employees came together to raise awareness and funds in support of breast cancer research and prevention. Through our Pancakes for a Purpose event, team members enjoyed a great breakfast while contributing to a cause that touches so many lives. We’re proud of our team’s generosity and commitment to making a difference—one stack at a time. #BreastCancerAwareness #TeamValdes #Community #GivingBack #PancakesForAPurpose #ValdesArchitectureEngineering
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⚡ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘀 ⚡ Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking a Power Delivery Project Manager to oversee utility distribution design projects and ensure delivery excellence. This role interfaces directly with utility clients, multidisciplinary teams, and project management staff—offering the opportunity to lead impactful projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: - Manage utility distribution design and transmission projects from planning through execution - Develop budgets, schedules, and technical documentation under Valdes’ quality management standards - Lead and mentor project staff while coordinating across disciplines - Build strong client relationships and represent Valdes on-site as needed - Ensure projects stay on scope, schedule, budget, and safety standards 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: - Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Civil / Structural Engineering - 7–10 years of utility distribution or transmission engineering/design experience - 4+ years of supervisory or project management experience - Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills - Knowledge of substation design, industry standards, and regulatory requirements - U.S. work authorization required 👉 Join a team where technical expertise meets leadership growth. Apply now and power the future with Valdes: https://lnkd.in/gyzkQFPh
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