Stratus

What Stratus does

Stratus Team, LLC is a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, and consulting firm headquartered in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The company operates as a unified platform of legacy engineering and architecture firms, delivering integrated services across architecture, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental services, fire protection, interior design, landscape architecture, mechanical engineering, MEP design, planning, power generation, process engineering, structural engineering, surveying, and urban planning. Stratus serves both public and private sector clients across seven primary verticals — Civic, Commercial, Education, Federal, Industrial, Transportation, and Water Resources — with named federal clients including the Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The company employs 251-500 professionals across 40+ U.S. office locations and has completed projects in all 50 states, U.S. territories, and 16 foreign countries. Revenue is generated through fee-based professional services engagements with project-based pricing, ranging from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure programs. The firm's technical capabilities include 3D laser scanning using FARO Focus 3D scanners, electrical modeling and arc-flash analysis via Revit/ETAP/SKM, process engineering using AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, and ProMax, and advanced multi-discipline modeling and simulation. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated market leaders for each vertical, supported by a Director of Business Development and Director of Marketing.

Stratus has pursued an aggressive acquisition-led growth strategy, consolidating established firms under a single platform while preserving legacy brands. Acquired entities include Stewart, E.A. Bonelli + Associates, Kestrel Engineering Group, PVEDI, Kilian Engineering, BREC, ESI, Morris & Associates, Prime Engineering, Austin Brockenbrough, Zyscovich, Ascent Engineering, C.T. Hsu + Associates, and Synalovski Romanik Saye. In March 2026, Infosys announced it would acquire Stratus (alongside Optimum Healthcare IT) for up to $560 million, with closing expected in Q1FY27. Stratus was ranked #126 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firms List. Leadership transitions in 2026 included Brandon Enochs as CEO (January), Paul Demit as COO (April, formerly leading a $500M business at AtkinsRéalis), and Jessica Lakomy as General Counsel (May).

Name

Stratus

Legal name

Stratus Team, LLC

Website

https://stratusteam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Stratus Team, LLC is a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, and consulting firm serving federal, state, commercial, industrial, and education clients across 40+ U.S. offices, delivering integrated planning, design, and engineering services through a network of acquired legacy firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering and Architecture Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812), Utility System Construction (2371)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nuclear Plant EPC & Construction (EUAEAAAC)

Keywords

• Engineering consulting services
• Architecture design services
• Civil engineering
• Structural engineering
• Federal facility design

Headquarters

HQ city

Coraopolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices42 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Architecture Professional Services: Fee-based professional services revenue generated through integrated engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting project engagements. Projects range from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure across public and private sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stratus is a global, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm that delivers comprehensive design and consulting solutions across architecture, civil, electrical, mechanical, structural, environmental, and process engineering disciplines. It serves public and private sector clients through integrated teams spanning Civic, Commercial, Education, Federal, Industrial, Transportation, and Water Resources markets, with capabilities ranging from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure projects.

Product overview

Stratus is a global, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm that delivers comprehensive solutions across diverse markets. The company operates as a unified network of specialized service lines rather than a single product, providing Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Services, Fire Protection, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, M/E/P, Planning, Power Generation, Process Engineering, Structural Engineering, Surveying, and Urban Planning services. The company serves public and private sector clients across Civic, Commercial, Education, Federal, Industrial, Transportation, and Water Resources markets. Recent acquisitions including E.A. Bonelli, Kestrel Engineering, Stewart, PVEDI, and legacy firms like Prime Engineering, Austin Brockenbrough, Zyscovich, Ascent Engineering, Morris & Associates, and others have been integrated under the Stratus brand to create a comprehensive multidisciplinary platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Fully integrated planning, surveying, engineering, architecture, procurement, and construction solutions spanning large-scale mixed-use, transportation, educational, federal, commercial, retail, civic, multi-family residential, and hospitality projects.
• Civil Engineering Site development, transportation, and utility systems engineering including environmental and regulatory navigation, water systems, wastewater facilities, and utility design services.
• Electrical Engineering Complete power distribution system design from service entrance to branch circuits, including grounding, protection systems, emergency/standby power, arc flash studies, and lighting design.
• Environmental Services Site investigations, groundwater monitoring, soil assessments, tank compliance, permitting, and wetlands evaluations to help clients navigate environmental regulations.
• Fire Protection Risk analyses, third-party review of facility designs, and integration of active and passive fire protection systems including suppression systems and fire alarms.
• Interior Design Space planning, FF&E selection and specification, interior details, branding, signage, and wayfinding services for projects across all market sectors.
• Landscape Architecture Design of thoughtful, high-performing outdoor environments including urban cores, academic and corporate campuses, healthcare settings, residential communities, and public park systems.
• Mechanical Engineering Design of HVAC, compressed air, water treatment, and thermal control systems for greenfield construction and complex facility retrofits.
• M/E/P (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) Integrated building systems design including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, power distribution, emergency generation, and building automation systems.
• Planning Services Capital plans, feasibility studies, economic forecasts, population growth models, and short- and long-term master plans for airports, towns, educational campuses, and fuel farms.
• Power Generation Engineering Integrated engineering and project delivery for power generation facilities supporting new generation, plant upgrades, and asset optimization across multiple fuel types and technologies.
• Process Engineering Process design and system integration for food and beverage, energy, and industrial facilities, including mass and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specification.
• Structural Engineering Structural design for new facilities, expansions, and renovations with expertise in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood-framed structures for industrial and food processing environments.
• Surveying Boundary and topographic surveys, construction services, as-built surveys, utility mapping, control surveys, GIS services, and subsurface utility engineering using state-of-the-art technology.
• Urban Planning Planning and design using the Real Urbanism philosophy to support sustainable development, create sense of place, and provide thoughtful design solutions reflecting community character.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #126 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms List

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PVEDIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and consulting firm recognized for innovative, sustainable approach to complex design challenges. Expertise in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, geology, surveying, and engineering services spanning civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines.
• Kestrel Engineering GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Industrial process facilities engineering and design firm specializing in retrofit engineering for complex operating environments. Provides multi-discipline engineering, project management, procurement support, construction coordination, and startup and commissioning services.
• StewartcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026Raleigh-based multidisciplinary engineering, planning, landscape architecture, surveying, and design firm founded in 1994. Operates under Stratus Team company brand, maintaining offices across the Carolinas and Southeast.
• E.A. Bonelli + AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025E.A. Bonelli has been at the forefront of industrial architecture and engineering for more than six decades with singular focus in the food and beverage industry. Provides integrated architectural, structural, MEP, and refrigeration engineering for efficient and hygienic environments.
• Zyscovich StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Continuation of the legacy Zyscovich brand, widely respected for vision-driven, context-sensitive approach to planning and architecture. Maintains creative independence while aligning with the broader Stratus network.
• Kilian EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Founded in 2004, Kilian specializes in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and fire alarm design for new construction and renovation projects. Strengthens Stratus's in-house MEP expertise.
• Blue Ridge Environmental Consultants (BREC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Founded in 2002, BREC offers environmental and civil engineering services including environmental restoration, stormwater management, site development, and regulatory compliance in the Carolinas.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jacobs Solutions: Jacobs is a major global engineering and professional services firm with deep federal, water, transportation, and advanced facilities exposure. Directly competes with Stratus for federal and infrastructure mandates, with significantly greater scale and IDIQ contract vehicles.
• WSP Global: WSP is a global professional services firm in engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting with a heavy M&A roll-up playbook (Wood E&I, Golder, John Wood Group consulting). Most directly comparable to Stratus on model (multidisciplinary, acquisition-led), though materially larger and global.
• Stantec: Stantec is a North American engineering, architecture, and consulting firm that has aggressively acquired regional A&E firms to build a multi-vertical platform across water, environmental, infrastructure, and buildings. Highly comparable to Stratus's vertical specialization and M&A strategy.
• HDR: HDR is an employee-owned engineering, architecture, and consulting firm with leading positions in transportation, water, and healthcare infrastructure. Comparable to Stratus in scale, vertical specialization, and integrated delivery model.
• Burns & McDonnell: Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm with strong federal, industrial, and power generation practices. Highly comparable to Stratus's process and power generation capabilities, with similar multidisciplinary one-stop-shop positioning.
• Arcadis: Arcadis is a global design and consultancy firm spanning mobility, resilience, places, and water. Comparable to Stratus's civic, water resources, and urban planning capabilities, though materially larger and internationally diversified.
• Kimley-Horn: Kimley-Horn is one of the largest U.S. engineering, planning, and design consulting firms, privately held and partnership-structured. Comparable to Stratus across transportation, land development, environmental, and water practices, with similar private, employee-centric culture.
• Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a leading engineering and consulting firm focused on water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure. Highly comparable to Stratus's Water Resources vertical and environmental services line, with overlapping federal client base.

Broad incumbents

• AtkinsRéalis: AtkinsRéalis is a global engineering, project management, and nuclear services firm with deep public infrastructure expertise — Stratus's COO Paul Demit previously led a $500M revenue business there. Directly comparable across federal, transportation, and water mandates.
• AECOM: AECOM is one of the world's largest fully integrated infrastructure consulting firms spanning design, engineering, construction, and program management. Overlaps with Stratus across most verticals but operates at materially larger scale and global reach, competing for the same large federal and industrial mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A9 records

Investments

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