About Agua Fria

Agua Fria Engineering is a professional civil engineering firm based in the historic Village of Agua Fria, along the Santa Fe River in Northern, New Mexico.

We provide engineering services with a focus on water and civil infrastructure to local government organizations, state agencies, tribal governments, and federal organizations to deliver practical, place-based solutions that support the local communities in New Mexico and the Southern Rock Mountain Region.

A desert river landscape at sunset. The river enters bottom left, cuts up and to the right and then bends around to the left disappearing in the horizon. Buses and grasses border the river. The sky is a darkening blue with pink clouds dusting the sky.

Staff

Andy Strasser

Principal, P.E.

Andy is the founding member of Agua Fria Engineering. With nearly a decade of experience working in the field of water resources engineering, Andy has worked extensively on acequia infrastructure projects, stream restoration, water supply, and civil engineering design projects throughout the Southwest and Upper Midwest.

Prior to his engineering career, Andy served 10-years active duty in the United States Coast Guard, where his time as a Boatswains Mate and Environmental Response Technician with the Pacific Strike Team sparked his passion for engineering and all things water related.

Andy holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth, along with post-baccalaureate certificates in Geographic Information Systems and Stream Restoration Science.

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Agua Fria Engineering is always interested in connecting with talented professionals passionate about water resources engineering in the Southern Rockies and greater Southwest region. If you have experience in the fields of civil engineering or water resource sciences, we encourage you to submit your resume for future consideration.

We also value collaboration and frequently work with other engineers, designers, and specialists to deliver thoughtful, interdisciplinary solutions. We’re always eager to hear from individuals who share that vision.

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