Engineering Firms for Sale

Engineering Businesses For Sale

Buying an Engineering firm can allow you to grow your business by acquiring another engineering company’s customers, employees, and expertise.  Please view our current Engineering Companies for Sale below. We have been selling Engineering firms since 2002.  You may also be interested in seeing our Construction Companies for sale and Land Surveying Companies for sale.  We have M&A Brokers through the US, Europe, Asia, and Africa, and sell engineering companies throughout the world.

If you are interested in getting the details on one of our Engineering firms for sale, please fill out our electronic Non-Disclosure Agreement on the listing that you are interested in, and one of our Senior Business Brokers will follow up with you.

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Multi-Disciplinary Civil Engineering Firm For Sale
$7,300,000
Annual Revenue: $4,902,000 Net Cash Flow: $1,826,941

Founded more than 20 years ago, this engineering company is a multidisciplinary civil engineering firm, that provides engineering design and consulting services in the disciplines of Geotechnical, Environmental, Site-Civil, Construction Engineering, and Environmental Consulting. They provide services for both public and private sector clients throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the New York Metropolitan area from their main office in New Jersey and satellite offices in New York & Connecticut.  They are an AASHTO accredited & NYSDOB-approved material testing laboratory in New Jersey.

The company is a responsive, service-oriented company managed by a dedicated team of registered professional engineers that strive to find cost-effective solutions to any given problem. This business is a minority-owned, quality-conscious enterprise that takes the extra step to obtain variances from regulatory agencies, and its engineers have significant design-build and design-bid-build experience for Environmental Engineering and other specialties.

This company currently employs over 40 people. Each project entails organizing employees into self-contained project teams with a senior manager of the firm as team leader. This permits effective flexibility with the efficient application of manpower while maintaining the highest level of professional competence. The owner is actively involved in all projects and is responsible for projects from start to completion.

Employees are encouraged to develop professionally and maintain cutting-edge training and knowledge to ensure they are at the top of the industry. They hold degrees in engineering and/or related fields, and many of the engineers hold professional designations, as well. The environmental staff is comprised of individuals with degrees in geology, hydrogeology, and environmental science, including a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and a New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP).

The firm has been involved in every level of environmental site assessment through remediation. They fully support their professionals with the health and safety training required to work on construction sites and their innovative approach has gained them recognition from their peers in the form of multiple awards up to the Diamond level from ACEC NY.

New Jersey
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Construction Engineering Consulting Firm
$4,250,000
Annual Revenue: $3,700,000 Net Cash Flow: $1,400,000

Well-established California-based construction engineering consulting firm. The sale includes $16.7 million in booked, repeat business, and multi-client contracts.  The seller is retiring but is willing to stay on for a reasonable transition period.

Los Angeles, California
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Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Firm for sale
$4,500,000
Annual Revenue: $2,500,000 Net Cash Flow: $1,350,000

Well-established, boutique-sized firm in the greater NY area offered for immediate sale. Ownership’s commitment to timely delivery of outstanding project design exceeding customers’ requirements and expectations has resulted in multiple bid opportunities and “favored son” treatment in awarding bids. Evidenced by resiliency during recessionary and pandemic times, the business has actually grown 50% in year-over-year Seller’s Discretionary Earnings. It is on pace to exceed pre-pandemic net cash flow by nearly 40% (all through word-of-mouth referrals)! Expertise in all phases of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design allows the firm to provide wide-ranging services such as code compliance, construction/project management, feasibility studies, construction cost budgeting, and value engineering. Scaling the business is easily accomplished through the installation/execution of a formal sales and marketing program and the hiring of additional professional staff. Owners willing to stay on during the transition period, a well-situated office, and a dedicated team complete this outstanding offering.

NYC Area, New York
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Structural Engineering and Related Services Company
$2,500,000
Annual Revenue: $2,557,000 Net Cash Flow: $830,000

This Structural Engineering Business was established in 1990s and has built an excellent reputation for delivering diverse, comprehensive, complex infrastructure projects for architectural designs in New Jersey and New York. The company’s stance promotes an all-encompassing and diverse strategy toward project development, engaging all parties involved. Doing so guarantees tailored and fitting solutions that cater specifically to the clients’ requirements.

The company’s expertise:

  • Building and Foundation Structural Design,
  • Structural Integrity Inspection,
  • Constructability Review,
  • Construction Inspection and Observation,
  • Building Investigation,
  • Building Code Compliance Assessment,
  • Contractor Bid Review,
  • Field Investigation,
  • Rehabilitation and Renovation Projects,
  • Value Engineering, and
  • Expert Testimony.

The company was launched with 4 people and currently employs 16 full-time people including the 3 principals who possess more than a hundred years of combined national and international experience in structural design and project management.

The company serves architects and developers and offers structural design and building code services for secondary and higher education, correctional facilities, specialized structures, and commercial, institutional, government, and private clients. Its services are grounded in decades of experience collaborating with municipalities, government agencies, schools, multinational companies, and industrial entities nationwide.

The company has demonstrated the capability to work in CAD and Revit and is familiar with common software packages like ETABS, SAFE, RAM, STAAD, Structurepoint PCA, etc.

With a client base consisting of over 80% repeat or partnering clients, the company’s clients have experienced the added value it brings to their capital programs.

New Jersey
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Highly Profitable Solid Waste Engineering Firm – SBA Approved
$3,125,000
Annual Revenue: $885,835

4-year average cash flow: $ 711,549

This niche firm is engrained in the solid waste compliance, engineering, and construction industry and maintains a stellar reputation.  It has established a loyal customer base that continues to expand, and it enjoys the security of steady municipal-sector projects while consistently turning profits regardless of economy. This firm is poised for growth.

The business has an average-age accounts receivable of less than 30 days.  Based on the current firm size, the focus has thus far been on State and local projects, however, the industry is regulated by federal rules making the firm’s skill set portable to a much larger market and private-sector clientele.

Current owners are structuring their future retirement and are willing to support the transition as needed.

Iowa
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Consulting Engineering Firm For Sale
$995,000
Annual Revenue: $2,015,471 Net Cash Flow: $273,000

Prominent Civil Engineering – Land Surveying Company headquartered in Fairfield County has over 40 years of Land Records for Fairfield, Litchfield, and Surrounding Counties. This firm offers Civil Engineering, Environmental, Landscape Architecture and Land Surveying. Active annual accounts exceed 200 unique clients/projects annually and the company is on track to deliver $2.2 million in Revenue in 2023.

The firm has a highly skilled and well-respected staff consisting of approximately 10 employees plus the principal owner.

Commercial Real Estate is partially owner-occupied and partly rented and is available for sale – as a separate transaction. The estimated fair market value of Real Estate is $1,000,000. Included in the sale is industry specific equipment and vehicles.

CT State Ownership:  Ownership restrictions per State of Connecticut Professional Organizations = Principal Owner needs to be a Licensed PE and or Licensed Surveyor in the State of Connecticut. (Subject to attorney verification).

The owner is willing to entertain Long Term Transition for a Qualified Buyer

Fairfield County, Connecticut
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Consulting Engineering Company For Sale
$1,200,000
Annual Revenue: $1,200,000 Net Cash Flow: $550,000

This prominent Civil Engineering – Land Surveying Company headquartered in New Haven County is on track to deliver $1.3 million in Revenue in 2023. It has over 40 years of Land Records for New Haven, New London, and Surrounding Counties and offers Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying.

The company operates with a highly skilled and well-respected staff consisting of approximately 8 employees plus the principal owner.

Commercial Real Estate is partially owner-occupied and partly rented and is available for sale as a separate transaction. The estimated fair market value of Real Estate is $150,000. Also included in the sale is industry specific equipment and vehicles.

CT State Ownership:  Ownership restrictions per State of Connecticut Professional Organizations = Principal Owner needs to be a Licensed PE and or Licensed Surveyor in the State of Connecticut. (Subject to attorney verification).

The owner is willing to entertain Long Term Transition for a Qualified Buyer

New Haven County, Connecticut
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Profitable Environmental Services Company – Has Accepted Offer
$1,750,000
Annual Revenue: $1,820,543

This business has an accepted offer. Please view our other Engineering Firms for sale.

This company has earned a preeminent reputation for its expertise in managing large-scale, complex environmental projects entailing the testing and inspection of various hazardous substances, including asbestos, lead, and mold.

Based in New Jersey, the business serves clients throughout New Jersey and New York, including federal/state/municipal governmental agencies, commercial real estate owners, architectural and engineering firms, and educational institutions. It has also managed projects for Fortune 100 companies through direct engagements, as well as under contracts with engineering firms.

The company has managed projects requiring the testing and inspection of properties ranging in size up to 30+ million sq. ft., including the largest residential complex in the world. When its findings point to the need for abatement, clients will often enlist the company’s assistance in evaluating potential abatement contractors, conducting contractor walkthroughs, and providing oversight throughout the entire abatement process.

The staff of project managers and environmental scientists has the most advanced certifications in the environmental profession and is adept at managing relationships with personnel at all levels in client organizations. The most compelling evidence of clients’ assessment of the company is the fact that the majority of revenue stems from repeat patronage and referrals.

In both 2022 and 2023, repeat clients accounted for 97% of total revenue.

An engineering firm would be the optimal buyer of this company, as it would “inherit” a stellar brand that would enhance its value to clients through greater cost efficiencies and quality control.

The seller will provide support to facilitate a smooth transition.

New Jersey
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Civil & Structural Engineering Business – Sold
$3,300,000
Annual Revenue: $2,100,000 Net Cash Flow: $1,100,000

This company has been sold, view our other engineering businesses for sale.

Civil and Structural Engineering Business with very high profit margins.  To supplement their New Jersey staff, they have high quality overseas employees that are able to do labor intensive work at very cost effective salaries. Their employees have been with them for a number of years and are full time dedicated employees.   The New Jersey and overseas office functions as a seamless unit. Almost all of their clients are large industrial companies that provide them with repeat business over the course of many years.  Their clients pay within 30 days so this provides them with steady cash flow.

Growth and Expansion:  They currently don’t do any electrical engineering or mechanical engineering. A company that is able to offer these and other services could increase revenue by cross selling their loyal customer base.

Contact us to help you sell your engineering business in New Jersey and throughout the Eastern US.

Bergen County, New Jersey
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Engineering Consulting Firm – Sold
$2,900,000
Annual Revenue: $1,600,000 Net Cash Flow: $1,000,000

This business has been sold. Please contact us if you would like to Sell your Engineering Firm in Connecticut, New York, or any other state. If you are interested in buying an engineering firm, please view our Engineering Businesses for sale.

This prominent Engineering firm is headquartered in CT and licensed to work in the states of New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. It Specializes in Structural engineering, Special Inspections, Peer Review, and Construction Administration. At Present, the majority of the work is concentrated in New York City and surrounding areas in New York State.

Business Highlights: The firm has an average annual revenue of about $1.6 million over the past 5 years, with the average owner’s discretionary income in the $1.0 million range. With a solid reputation and a long history of solid working relationships with key clients, this company is positioned for steady growth under new leadership.

Ownership: The owner is a Structural Engineer and NYS Licensed PE.

Professional Staff: The firm has a highly-skilled and well-respected staff, Consisting of approximately 10 employees plus the owner.

Reason for Sale: Retirement

Transition: Owner willing to entertain Long Term Transition for Qualified Buyer

Financing: SBA Pre-Approved with 20% down; Some Seller Financing TBD based on Buyers Qualifications.

NY State Ownership: Ownership restrictions per the New York State Department of Education is a PLLC Structure. The principal Owner Must be a licensed New York State PE and must own 75.01% equity in the company. A non-licensed investor can own 24.99%.

The owner wishes to sell to a licensed NYS PE to ensure the proper transition of the client base.

CT & NYC, Connecticut
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Geotechnical Engineering Firm – Sold
$2,700,000
Annual Revenue: $2,776,587 Net Cash Flow: $951,709

The company has been sold. Please view our other engineering businesses for sale. If you are interested in selling your engineering business or materials testing and inspection business please contact us. 

This geotechnical engineering firm provides multiple services for clients throughout the development process including the initial investigation, taking field soil samples, laboratory testing, seismic analysis, engineering analysis, designs for foundations, streets sections, and other structural components. They provide geotechnical, environmental, special inspection, and materials testing services to residential, commercial and public clients throughout Nevada.

Business Highlights Include

  • 3 NV PE (Professional Engineer)licenses and 2 NV CEM (Certified Environmental Manager) certificates held by employees of the firm
  • In-house laboratory, accredited by AASHTO
  • Long term projects include the development of 50 subdivisions, 2 active retirement communities, extensive work with elementary and middle schools, auto dealers and churches.
  • Long term continuous customers with them since the business opened
  • Exceptional service results in 98% A/R collections
  • Principal PE willing to stay on for 5+ years after the sale, negotiable

Building SF:7,500
Employees:28

Competition: Known for their exceptional customer service, they continue to earn their client’s loyalty with each project. Their excellent service delivery is evident as they continue to serve clients that have worked with since their first year in business.

Growth & Expansion: They have been very selective about the projects they choose to work on and there is plenty of opportunity for growth should the buyer want to expand.

Support & Training: The sellers are committed to the continued success of the business and will continue working with the business for an extended time after the sale.Reason for Selling: Retirement planning

West – Misc States
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Surveying & Civil Engineering Firm – Sold
$1,100,000
Annual Revenue: $1,741,565 Net Cash Flow: $464,374

This Business has been sold, view our other engineering businesses for sale. With over 50 years of success, this profitable and well-established firm provides land surveying, civil engineering, land developing, and planning engineering services throughout Hampshire, Worcester, and Hampden counties and surrounding areas. They have very deep relationships with their customers who include contractors, residents, and municipalities, many of whom they have been delivering high-quality services for over 25 years. With ongoing on-call contracts in place with public entities that typically renew year after year they have a stable source of recurring revenue and are extremely well-positioned for the future. Service revenue is comprised of approximately 80% surveying and 20% engineering. Longstanding memberships include MALSCE and ASCE.

Contact us to help you sell your engineering and surveying business in Massachusetts and throughout the US.

Western, Massachusetts
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Engineering Water Treatment Business – Sold
$950,000
Annual Revenue: $1,900,000 Net Cash Flow: $360,000

This company has been sold, view our other engineering business for sale. Engineering Company that provides services, products, and equipment to more than 400 customers and 2000 facilities.  These range from manufacturing (heavy machinery, machine components, plastics, glass products, concrete products, etc.) to commercial properties (office facilities, recreational facilities, apartments, and condominiums) to institutional facilities (hospitals, colleges, and schools).  They provide service throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, northern Connecticut, and southern New Hampshire.

They have extensive experience in designing and maintaining effective treatment programs for process and comfort cooling and heating systems, power generation systems and, potable water systems.  They offer integrated water treatment programs using the most current technology and the best available equipment and treatment products together with effective training of operating personnel.

Partnerships with companies that provide advanced treatment products, extensive technical support, and full laboratory services for a network of over thirty independent distributors/partners both domestic and international.

They are a member of the Association of Water Technologies and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers.

Contact us to help you sell your engineering business in Massachusetts and throughout the East.

Boston Area, Massachusetts
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Engineering Business – Sold
$1,200,000
Annual Revenue: $2,590,505 Net Cash Flow: $464,223

This company has been sold, view our other engineering business for sale. The engineering firm that has Fortune 500 clients that they have provided their expertise to for many years. They do work in a variety of industries but their biggest specialty is doing work in the Telecommunications and Technology industry and have experience with designing private networks, data rooms, fiber networks, project management, inspections, preparing construction drawings, and more. They have civil and mechanical engineers. They haven’t done any marketing or sales recently so a new owner could be more proactive in expanding the business. The current owner is retirement age and does not actively manage the business. He has an operations manager that runs the business for him. They also have project managers that are actively engaged at client sites for long term assignments. The current owner would stay on after the sale for a transition so that a change of ownership should be seamless.

Contact us to help you sell your engineering business.

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Construction Testing, Inspection, and Engineering Firm – Sold
$900,000
Annual Revenue: $1,900,000 Net Cash Flow: $250,000

This business has been sold. Please view our other Construction businesses for sale. If you would like to sell your construction testing and inspection company in Connecticut or any other state please contact us for a confidential consultation.

Construction testing company specializing in all aspects of construction materials and product testing as well as Engineering. Testing capabilities include Soils, Concrete and Masonry both field and lab, asphalt, fireproofing, core drilling, structural steel inspections, welder certification and procedures, MT & ultrasonic testing. Special Inspections that meet specific state of Connecticut standards.

Connecticut
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Finding the Right Engineering Company to Acquire

We understand that it takes time to find the right fit between two engineering firms that want to merge their operations. It’s about the acquiring firm being able to leverage a companies expertise to expand its offerings and open up new opportunities for them.  You can look over time at our Engineering businesses for Sale and hopefully find the right one.  It is essential to get the right cultural fit also so that the firms can be integrated well. Face-to-face meetings between the owners of each Engineering firm are an excellent opportunity to get to know one another and see if the chemistry is right.

Our typical buyer for an Engineering firm is another larger engineering company. But we’ve also sold engineering businesses to construction companies and architecture firms that wanted to beef up their engineering capabilities. You may be interested in purchasing a commercial and industrial engineering firm, or perhaps a company that specializes in high-quality engineering design that works with interior designers. Or perhaps you are an engineering business owner interested in a highly profitable design-build company that provides excellent project management service to clients. Our company has built up a broad range of engineering firms interested in buying and selling.

Selling Engineering Firms

We sell engineering firms with annual revenues of $700,000 to $70 Million. For more information on us, you can visit: Overview.

If you have been considering selling your engineering firm, we offer a confidential consultation with no fee until your engineering business is sold. We always have many potential buyers for engineering firms. It’s a matter of matching up the right buyer with the right seller at terms that work for both parties. So whether you want to sell a civil engineering firmmechanical engineering business, or another type of engineering company, we’ll introduce the right buyers that are interested in your areas of expertise.

With engineering firms, the sellers need to stay on for a certain amount of time after the sale to provide a transition with clients and customers. However, this transition period has varied quite a bit from a couple of months to many years. Whatever works for buyers and sellers is negotiated. Usually, a month or two is included in the sale price, but a long transition is paid for with a salary and incentives in addition to the purchase price.

Many sellers find that a transition period can be an excellent way to ease into retirement while working part-time. To start a confidential consultation, please fill out our Online Form or email us at info@synergybb.com. We have Senior Brokers in NYNJCTMAPATXLA, MDNM, & SC. Synergy Business Brokers sells engineering firms nationwide. Our many years of M&A experience in the Engineering Industry will benefit you. Call today at (888)-688-4664.

Experienced Engineering Business Brokers

Synergy Business Brokers has experience selling engineering firms with a variety of specialties, including: