Arias & Associates, Inc.

Arias is pleased to announce J. Scott Metz's promotion to San Antonio Construction Materials Testing Department Manager. ?? Scott joined Arias CMT department in 2024 as a Graduate Engineer. He progressed to Project Manager, where he quickly excelled in obtaining essential industry certifications, expanding his industry knowledge, and honing his project management skills. ? Scott earned his Master of Science in Geological/Geophysical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2012 and has held various leadership positions in the US Army. With his educational background and 20 years of military experience, Scott has proven his ability to tactfully navigate construction projects, build partnerships, and inspire others. ? In his new role, he will oversee department operations, mentor staff, and further enhance our commitment to delivering high-quality materials testing services. ? Please join us in congratulating Scott on this well-earned achievement! ?? #promotion #constructionmaterialstesting #departmentmanager #leadership #announcement

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women at Arias who accelerate action, break barriers, and redefine what's possible. Your impact is unstoppable. ?? #AccelerateAction?#IWD2025?#teamarias

Happy Women in Construction week! From blueprint to reality: women are laying the groundwork for a stronger future. ????? ? We’re so grateful for the incredible women on our team who make it all possible! #WICweek #WomenInConstruction #TeamArias

Bowling for Future Innovators! ?? #TeamArias?rolled into an incredible evening at the annual bowling tournament organized by the ACE Mentor Program of San Antonio TX. Supporting student potential is more than a spare-time activity. Shoutout to our fantastic team and all the sponsors who make these transformative mentorship moments possible. #YouthEmpowerment #STEM #MentorshipMatters

Rain or shine, engineering minds stay active!?????♂? Arias engineers Sandeep Malla, P.E., and?James Murphree, P.E., conquered the?Pi Miles?Family Fun Run/Walk this past Saturday in San Antonio. Despite the cold and soggy weather, spirits remained high among participants and organizers! We're proud to see our team supporting the engineering community in and out of the office. Thank you to Dawn Vernon and Cynthia Achecar for organizing this fantastic #EngineersWeek event to support future engineers, fitness, and fellowship! #EWeek2025 #FunRun5k #TeamArias #AriasSanAntonio #GeotechnicalEngineering

It was a delight to see a packed E-Week Proclamation Breakfast yesterday at The University of Texas at San Antonio. It's always inspiring to be in a room full of hardworking, dedicated professionals! Huge shout out to Dawn Vernon for spearheading Engineers Weeks 2025. ?? #engineers #eweek #geotechnicalengineers #engineeringprofessionals

Congratulations to Alex Salcedo on being selected as a judge for the 2025 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards! ????? Alex's dedication to the industry has earned him a judging position for the fifth consecutive year, and this time, he will be evaluating projects in the Mid-Rise category. His expertise continues to shape excellence in concrete construction. Proud to have such leadership at Arias! #ACI #ConcreteConstruction #ExcellenceInEngineering #2025 #Judge

My, my, how the time has flown by! ??? Arias is elated to celebrate its 29th anniversary this weekend. We couldn't have made it this far without our amazing team and client partnerships (including many of you!) ?? Looking back to 2024, we are proud to have raised our engineer count from seven to TWELVE and to participate in organizations including AGC, APWA, ASHE, NAWIC, and SMPS. Looking forward, we are hopeful to see continued growth in our staff and service partnerships. As we like to say, "We're a small firm with big reach!" ?? #anniversary #partnership #celebration #geotechnicalengineering #constructionmaterialstesting

??? As we wrap up another fantastic year (and quite a few presents!), here’s to all the connections, collaborations, and coffee-fueled brainstorms of 2024. May your holidays be merry, your Wi-Fi strong, and your New Year filled with exciting opportunities. ??Cheers to making work and life extraordinary in 2025! Happy Holidays to you and yours!? #HolidayCheer #SeasonsGreetings #TeamArias

Did you know when a bell rings, an engineer has earned their license? ?? It's jingle bells for our teammate, Manas Surendra Chudasama, P.E.! Way to end 2024 strong by securing your PE license before the new year. ?? ?? #licensed #professionalengineer #geotechnicalengineer #congratulations