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VST Engineering Inc.

Oakland, CA

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Services
32
Offices
3
Projects
6
Leaders
3
Founded
2018
Size Estimate
11-50 employees

Overview

VST Engineering Inc. is a Bay Area-based civil engineering practice founded in 2018, specializing in complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects with a focus on transportation, rail, and transit. It provides civil engineering, rail and systems engineering, structural design and inspection, and program and construction management services to public agencies, primes, and program managers across California and beyond. VST Engineering delivers high-quality, community-centered outcomes on major public infrastructure initiatives including California High-Speed Rail, BART, LA Metro, and Caltrans.

Founded
2018
Size Estimate
11-50 employees

Services

Industries

Firm type

Project types

Projects

California High-Speed Rail Program Support

2019 | Central Valley, CA | California High-Speed Rail Authority | Rail

VST Engineering supports the Engineering Services Branch of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, driving active construction in the Central Valley. Transitioning from the Rail Delivery Partner role held from 2019 to 2022, the team provides comprehensive program management, engineering oversight, design criteria development, and design review to ensure project success.

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Link 21 Concept Studies

San Francisco Bay Area, CA | San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) and Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) | Transit

A regional transit expansion initiative sponsored by BART and the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority to transform the passenger rail network serving the 21-county Northern California Megaregion. VST Engineering is responsible for the flagship conceptual rail alignment design for the Transbay Crossing, West San Francisco extension, and the I-980 Rail Corridor Concept Study.

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LA Metro Structural Inspections

2021 | Los Angeles County, CA | Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) | Bridges

Structural evaluation and periodic safety inspections for approximately 235 structures owned and operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, including bridges, tunnels, stations, and retaining walls. VST Engineering serves as a sub-consultant to Atlas, documenting structural deficiencies, performing safety inspections, and recommending repairs to maintain a State of Good Repair.

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BART Traction Power Program

Oakland, CA | Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) | Transit

Program and project management support for seven critical traction power infrastructure replacement projects totaling $487.5 million. VST Engineering is responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, and coordinating among affected BART stakeholders for both contracted and in-house projects to improve service reliability.

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Embarcadero West Rail Safety and Access Improvements

Oakland, CA | Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) | Highways & Roads

Safety enhancements along a one-mile mixed-use corridor in Oakland, featuring at-grade crossing reconstructions, fencing, traffic signals, sidewalk widening, and curb extensions. VST Engineering provides existing data collection, utility coordination, feasibility studies, bid support, construction support, and development of 35% Geometric Approval Plans up to final PS&E packages.

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Caltrans Middle Mile Broadband Network

California | Caltrans | Infrastructure

Development of an open-access, state-owned high-capacity fiber network across Caltrans Districts 2, 3, and 4. VST Engineering manages plan production support, utility identification and digitization, utility conflict identification, and cross-district coordination during the planning phases.

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Credentials and affiliations

Leadership

Anthony Valdiosera

Chief Executive Officer

P.E.

Anthony Valdiosera is the Chief Executive Officer of VST Engineering Inc. A co-founder of VST Engineering, he leads with the goal of delivering high-quality engineering solutions while creating opportunities for people, partners, and communities to thrive. He is passionate about building a strong, welcoming organizational culture where employees are empowered to grow and contribute their ideas. An advocate for emerging enterprises, he actively supports partnerships that help smaller practices succeed. Through this work, he remains committed to improving infrastructure and strengthening the communities VST Engineering serves. He is also an active member of Latinos in Transit (LIT), serving as Board Secretary and Chair of the Small Business Committee.

Michael Stanwick

Chief Operations Officer

P.E.

Michael Stanwick is the Chief Operations Officer and Co-Founder of VST Engineering Inc., leading operational strategy and organizational development. He is responsible for implementing systems and processes that keep VST Engineering organized, efficient, and positioned for continued growth. He strongly believes in recognizing and appreciating employees, understanding that a supported team drives organizational success. He regularly connects with staff through one-on-one meetings to foster communication and mentorship. Externally, he is an active participant in ACE Mentor and is committed to helping develop the next generation of leaders in the AEC industry.

Dominic Tafoya

Chief Sales & Marketing Officer

Dominic Tafoya, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer and Co-Founder of VST Engineering Inc., leads business development and client engagement efforts. Known for his ability to cultivate strong relationships with public agencies and industry partners, Dominic consistently identifies opportunities to build strategic teams to pursue and deliver complex infrastructure projects. His relationship-driven approach, combined with a deep understanding of the consulting landscape, has helped secure numerous multi-million-dollar contracts and long-term program opportunities. His energy, collaborative approach, and extensive industry network have played a key role in VST Engineering's growth and success.

Testimonials

VST has brought a broad range of expertise and experience that has contributed to the success of the California HSR Authority Engineering Services Branch. They went above and beyond for us, stepping up and delivering whenever we asked. I would not hesitate to hire VST in the future.

Brian Sutliff, Former Director of Engineering, California High-Speed Rail Authority

Offices

Oakland

Headquarters

2030 Franklin Street, Suite 700

Oakland, CA 94612

(510) 390-1410

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Long Beach

235 East Broadway Suite 960

Long Beach, CA 90802

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Fresno

7111 N Fresno St, STE 140

Fresno, CA 93720

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