About JVA

What We Do

JVA, Incorporated (JVA) is a Colorado structural, civil, and environmental consulting engineering firm. Since 1956, JVA has provided engineering services to architects, owners, municipalities, and special districts for building, site development, and water/wastewater projects throughout the Rocky Mountain area and nationwide. The firm’s team consists of over 140 engineers, designers, and administrative professionals. JVA staff hold professional registrations in most U.S. states and many are members of industry associations and professional organizations.

With a dedication to meticulous design, effective communication, creative solutions, teamwork, and on-time delivery, JVA aims to improve communities through engineering excellence. The team believes in sustainability and understands the importance of resource and energy stewardship, including LEED Accredited Professionals, Certified Floodplain Managers, and historic preservation experts. 

As a proud legacy firm, JVA focuses on supporting the community. They are prominent sponsors of over 30 nonprofits and organizations. JVA also has a strong internal corporate culture with sponsored events and social activities throughout the year.

Culture and Values

Commitment to Quality

JVA is committed to deliver superior services and documentation supported by our QA/QC process.

Innovation

JVA provides education, up-to-date technology, and tools to keep the firm on the engineering industry’s leading edge.

Corporate Branding

JVA focuses on quality projects, client satisfaction, and presenting a recognizable presence in the market.

Respect

JVA fosters a culture of respect, collaboration, and accountability internally and with clients.

Caring Company

JVA supports and maintains excellent relationships with coworkers, clients, families, and community.

Philanthropy

JVA gives back to the community through sponsorship and employee volunteer opportunities and provides scholarships to support underrepresented individuals.

Social Atmosphere

JVA promotes a variety of fun social events throughout the year including a holiday party, ski day, golf day, cookouts, and family outings.

Legacy

JVA is an employee-owned legacy firm that ensures strong leadership transitions.

Recognition

JVA celebrates long-term commitment to the firm through Length of Service awards, personal stock ownership, and technical and corporate leadership development.

Our Mission

JVA provides our clients with the highest quality engineering services while operating a profitable business and maintaining our inclusive and cohesive culture.

Our Vision

Improving our communities through engineering excellence.

Philanthropy

JVA proudly supports local foundations, school districts, organizations and more.

Global Engineering

JVA’s Global Engineering Committee (GEC) was founded to help provide engineering solutions for global communities in need. The GEC’s mission is to empower local and global communities by developing sustainable engineering solutions that promote access to clean water, sanitation, and other basic human rights. To help achieve these goals, the GEC has three subcommittees: college mentorship, domestic efforts, and global efforts. 

JVA HISTORY

Structural Engineering partnership created by Bud Johnson and Bob Voiland
Johnson-Voiland-Archuleta & Associates formed by Bud Johnson and Bob Voiland teaming with Salvador Archuleta
Three employees at JVA
Johnson-Voiland-Archuleta, Inc. was founded in Boulder, CO
Ten employees at JVA
Bud, Bob, and Arch retired from JVA.
12 employees at JVA
Firm name changed to JVA, Inc.
Fort Collins office opened
23 employees at JVA
Civil and Environmental departments established
Winter Park office opened
47 employees at JVA
67 employees at JVA
75 employees at JVA
Glenwood Springs office opened
105 employees at JVA
Denver office opened
JVA named ENR Mountain States Firm of the Year
JVA expands Denver office
135 employees at JVA
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Company News

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Tom Soell, Longtime Structural Principal Retires from JVA, Inc.

After over 45 years with JVA, Senior Structural Principal Tom Soell, P.E., LEED AP, retired from the firm in December of 2024. Tom began his ...
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JVA, Inc. Announces 2025 Corporate Promotions

Janet Hausmann, P.E. has been promoted to Associate. Janet is Project Manager with JVA’s Environmental team in the Boulder office and has been with JVA ...
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Structural Engineering: Innovative Use of Precast Concrete Wall Panels for Medical Office Building Project

The new Intermountain Health West Medical Office Building opened last month on the campus of the new Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. ...
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JVA, Inc. Announces 2024 Corporate Promotions

JVA, Inc. is pleased to announce the following promotions of leaders in our corporate management team. Paul Hause, P.E. has been named Denver Regional Office ...
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JVA, Inc. Announces New Vice Presidents

JVA, Inc. is pleased to announce Cody Gratny, P.E. and Andrew Sparn, P.E. have been promoted to Vice Presidents and Officers within the firm. This ...
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JVA, Inc. Announces 2023 Corporate Promotions

JVA, Inc. is pleased to announce the following promotions of leaders to the corporate management team. Michael Katalinich has been promoted to Principal. Michael is the ...
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