Astra Engineering LLC

Industrial Design, Automation, and Engineering Solutions

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About the firm

Astra Engineering is a locally owned and operated engineering practice in Twin Falls, Idaho, specializing in full-service industrial design. It delivers comprehensive solutions across electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, process, and automation engineering. From initial concept through construction support, Astra Engineering serves manufacturing, mining, and government clients throughout the Northwest.

Team
Small
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Process Engineering · Automation & Controls

Capabilities

Construction Engineering

Provides comprehensive civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical design services with a hands-on approach, leveraging real-world operations experience to deliver smart, practical facility designs.

  • Civil Engineering

    Delivers practical and comprehensive civil design, optimizing layouts for project objectives and environmental constraints.

  • Structural Engineering

    Creates structural designs that meet functional needs, compliance codes, and regional safety standards for safety, stability, and durability.

  • Electrical Engineering

    Designs efficient and reliable power systems, incorporating solar, wind, and other renewable sources while optimizing layouts to minimize consumption.

  • Mechanical Engineering

    Utilizes state-of-the-art 3D design and calculation tools to design HVAC, utilities, and equipment focusing on energy efficiency and long-term durability.

Automation & Robotics

Designs and implements intelligent automation solutions, from simple PLC upgrades to complete robotic workcells, to reduce labor costs and improve product quality.

  • PLC & HMI Systems

    Designs complete control systems that reduce manual labor, improve process consistency, and replace legacy controllers.

  • Robotic Workcell Integration

    Integrates advanced robotic solutions, including Fanuc systems, to increase production throughput and streamline manufacturing operations.

  • Smart Control Panels

    Engineers custom control panels featuring remote monitoring to optimize operations and prevent unplanned downtime.

  • Legacy System Upgrades

    Modernizes aging process control systems to extend equipment life, improve reliability, and ensure modern safety compliance.

  • HMI & SCADA

    Implements industrial automation software solutions customized to meet the unique monitoring and control demands of specific industries.

Process Engineering

Optimizes production workflows to increase throughput, reduce waste, and design efficient systems for fluids, solids, mechanical systems, and wastewater applications.

  • P&ID & Process Flow Diagrams

    Develops comprehensive process flow sheets and piping and instrumentation diagrams to eliminate bottlenecks and optimize material flow.

  • Equipment & Layout Optimization

    Designs strategic equipment layouts and process skids to reduce material handling costs and optimize operator productivity.

  • Material & Energy Balances

    Performs detailed thermodynamic and mass calculations to minimize waste and lower ongoing facility operating expenses.

  • Wastewater & Utility System Design

    Designs custom plant utility, process water, and greenfield wastewater treatment and reclaim systems.

Engineering Services

Extends internal team capabilities with professional CAD design, project coordination, and technical procurement management to keep projects on schedule and budget.

  • Project Management

    Coordinates complex industrial projects with clear timelines, regular milestones, and dedicated execution oversight.

  • CAD Design & 3D Modeling

    Creates professional mechanical, structural, and electrical drafts using advanced 3D modeling to identify construction issues early.

  • Procurement & Vendor Management

    Manages strategic supplier negotiations, vendor qualifications, contract administration, and delivery tracking to control costs.

Data Acquisition

Captures high-precision site data using advanced scanning and mapping technologies to eliminate field changes and support digital facility management.

  • 3D Laser Scanning

    Documents existing site and facility conditions with high-resolution point clouds to achieve millimeter-level accuracy.

  • Clash Detection

    Runs comprehensive constructability and coordination analyses to identify spatial conflicts before field work begins.

  • Site Surveys & Mapping

    Performs topographic mapping, LiDAR scanning, and ground-penetrating radar surveys to streamline permitting and engineering planning.

  • As-Built BIM Modeling

    Develops complete Building Information Modeling assets to support construction planning and ongoing digital facility management.

Industries

Manufacturing · Mining · Food & Beverage · Education · Government · Wastewater

Projects

Heritage Academy Campus Expansion

Twin Falls, ID · Education · Client: Heritage Academy

Project details

Designed and engineered concrete plans for a campus expansion, listening closely to the vision for the site and delivering timely designs.