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Idaho’s Leading Industrial Engineering Firm

Automation • Process Design • Facility Engineering • Government Contracting

Why Choose Astra Engineering?

Turning complex industrial challenges into practical, profitable solutions for manufacturing, mining, and government clients across the Northwest

Most engineering firms either lack real-world operations experience or are too large to give your project personal attention. Astra combines practical expertise with responsive service to deliver solutions that actually work.

Real Operations Experience

Our founders bring 20+ years of hands-on plant operations experience. We don't just design systems - we understand how they perform in the real world, ensuring your investment delivers lasting value.

Agile & Responsive

You work directly with our leadership team, not layers of project managers, so decisions happen quickly and your project never gets lost in corporate bureaucracy.

Local Expertise, Regional Reach

Based in Idaho with deep Northwest roots, we understand regional regulations, environmental conditions, and business culture. Local presence means faster response times and stronger partnerships.

Full-Service Capability

From initial concept through construction support, our multi-disciplinary team handles every phase under one roof. No need to coordinate multiple vendors or worry about design handoffs.

Proven Track Record

The numbers speak for themselves

$500M+
Projects Designed & Managed by Our Leadership
5+
Major Facilities Delivered
3
Industry Sectors Served
6
Engineering Disciplines In House

Ready to work with an engineering firm that understands your industry from the inside out?

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Where Superior Design, Innovation, And Client Focus Converge.

As one of the few locally owned and operated engineering firms in Idaho specializing in full-service industrial design, Astra Engineering brings a fresh, innovative approach to facility, process, automation, and equipment design. We deliver comprehensive, end-to-end solutions by drawing on our expertise in electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, process, and automation engineering.

What sets Astra apart is the unique blend of experience our team brings and the value it creates for our clients. With decades of hands-on experience in engineering, construction, and operations across the process, manufacturing, and mining industries, we deeply understand industry standards and technology. Our team is committed to helping you achieve your goals with practical, forward-thinking solutions.

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Engineering Services

Our Engineering Services

Comprehensive engineering solutions from concept to completion across all major disciplines

Civil & Structural Engineering

Civil and Structural Engineering

Equipment foundations, process buildings, site planning, underground utilities, and heavy crane path planning.

Foundations • Site Work • Structural Design • Crane Paths
Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Medium and low voltage distribution, motor control centers, power studies, and arc flash studies.

Power Distribution • MCCs • Power Studies • Arc Flash
Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Process piping and stress analysis, tanks and vessels, rotating equipment, conveyors and chutes, and plant utilities.

Process Piping • Tanks and Vessels • Pumps • Utilities
Controls and Automation

Controls and Automation

PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming on Rockwell, Siemens, AVEVA, and Ignition, control panels, and FANUC robotics.

PLC Programming • Robotics • Control Systems • SCADA
Process Engineering

Process Engineering

Flowsheets, P&IDs, mass balances, equipment sizing, and throughput improvements for mills and process plants.

Flowsheets • P&IDs • Mass Balances • Equipment Sizing
3D BIM Modeling

BIM and CAD

Scan to BIM, BIM execution and management, Revit modeling, clash detection, and vendor coordination through Autodesk Forma.

Scan to BIM • Revit • Clash Detection • Forma
Data Acquisition

Laser Scanning and GPR

3D laser scanning of existing plants, ground penetrating radar for buried utilities, and as built documentation.

Laser Scanning • Ground Radar • As Built Models
Project Management

Project Management

Construction support, procurement, and project coordination from design through startup.

Construction Support • Procurement • Coordination

Ready to Start Your Project?

Let's discuss how we can solve your engineering challenges

Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to explore your project requirements, timeline, and budget. We'll provide expert insights and outline how Astra can deliver the results you need.

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(208) 732-2354
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Time
Most projects can start within 2-3 weeks of initial consultation