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This week, a driven group of emerging professionals have started their summer internships at ! They are eagerly prepared to gain invaluable experience (and occasional reps at bocce ball) while working with VAA's multidisciplinary teams.

VAA summer 2026 engineering internships:
Cayden Kubesh - General Arrangement
Gabriel Rogers - Mechanical
Jamie Garrison - Architectural
Johann Keinath - Structural
Max Gelhar (returning from last year) - Structural
Max Stewart - Electrical
Nick Janssen - Civil
Tony Kazachanskiy - General Arrangement
Tyler Braun - Structural

Through a combination of learning from VAA leaders and applying their own talents and skills, our interns will embark on the first steps in their growing careers.

Stay tuned to our page for more updates on their journeys!

Finding the right opportunity can feel like quite the "process", but perhaps it's fate to join VAA as our next Process Designer!

We're eager to add a Process Designer to our Process team to help with producing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)/process flow diagrams, process equipment layout, equipment and instrumentation specifications, and conveying system design for dry, liquid, and gas commodities.

In this position, you'll collaborate and interact closely with our experienced team of engineers and project managers!

If you're looking to gain exposure to challenging projects and opportunities for career growth, we'd love for you to learn more about the position and submit an application: https://zurl.co/b3rpa

Next week, we're in St. Louis for the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (June 2-4). Visit us at Booth #834 inside America's Center Convention Complex!

Representing VAA at the world's largest ethanol conference:
- Brian Utoft, Partner and Sr. Process Engineer
- Vlad Dain, Partner and Mechanical Dept. Manager
- Iain McNerlin, Business Development Director

We look forward to connecting with stakeholders in the ethanol industry, helping find new ways to innovate and discover new opportunities to grow partnerships!

Learn more about VAA's expertise in biofuels industries: https://zurl.co/tM5RR

We're excited to share news of client success! Read our official release: https://zurl.co/WZhAl

Following announcement of the U.S. DOT's 2025 PIDP grant recipients, three of our clients have been awarded significant federal funding that will go towards impactful projects that aim to advance their industries, support regional growth, and help further development U.S. supply chains!

Congratulations to GROWMARK, Inc. , The DeLong Co., Inc. , and Conserv FS on these transformative achievements!

Creating future memories for campers of all abilities through an unforgettable collaboration.

On May 4, Friends Camp Courage in Maple Lake, MN officially opened the doors to a new recreation center designed for adults and children with disabilities, providing accessible camp experiences, facilities, and amenities, like a zero-entry pool and gymnasium.

Inspired by the mission of True Friends and the goodwill of the Camp Cambria Foundation, VAA appreciates the rewarding journey of this project and our close coordination with key partners @45 North Group and .

Congratulations True Friends on this achievement!