What Excel Engineering does

Excel Engineering is a U.S. electrical and automation engineering consulting firm founded in 1990 and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The company delivers a full suite of services under a single roof, including industrial automation (PLC and HMI programming, control system integration on platforms such as Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PlantPAx, FactoryTalk Batch, Siemens S7/TIA Portal, and Modicon), electrical engineering design (power distribution, medium voltage, substations), power system studies (arc flash, short-circuit, and protective device coordination under NFPA 70E, IEEE, OSHA, and NEC), transmission planning, project and construction management, infrared thermography, IT/OT engineering, computer system validation, NRTL field evaluations, NFPA 70E training, and CAD services.

The firm serves enterprise clients across four primary verticals — Power and Utilities (Xcel Energy, Duke Energy, Dominion Energy, Great River Energy, MISO, Mid American Energy), Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical (Takeda, Elanco, Biotechne, Upsher Smith Laboratories), Industrial Manufacturing (Henkel, Rockwell Automation, Flint Hills Resources, Badger Mining, Horwitz), and Oil and Gas / Mining (Tacora Resources, McGough, Hunt Electric). Notable project credentials include a 15,000 I/O biotech automation upgrade, a 65-unit / 500-recipe pharmaceutical FTBatch modernization, a 19-facility dust collection program for a Fortune 100 industrial client, and recurring annual arc flash studies covering ~2,500 devices.

Excel Engineering generates revenue through project-based professional services engagements delivered as turnkey solutions or as an extension of clients' in-house engineering teams, priced via custom quotes tied to scope, with multi-year contracts and recurring study programs supporting revenue stickiness. The firm is NCEES-registered with PE licenses in 27 states, holds Rockwell Automation Silver Technology Partner status (since 2015), and operates regional offices in Minnesota, South Carolina, and Kentucky. It is a private, bootstrapped company with no disclosed funding rounds or revenue figures.

Name

Excel Engineering

Legal name

Excel Engineering, Inc.

Website

https://exceleng.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Excel Engineering is a U.S. electrical and automation engineering consulting firm founded in 1990, serving power utilities, life sciences, manufacturing, and oil and gas clients with PLC/HMI automation, power system studies, transmission planning, and computer system validation across Minnesota, South Carolina, and Kentucky.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

EHS Auditing, Inspections & Assurance (BPAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Electrical engineering services
• Industrial automation services
• Power system studies
• Transmission planning services
• Construction management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering consulting services delivered through project-based engagements. Services include industrial automation, electrical engineering, power system studies, transmission planning, construction management, infrared thermography, IT/OT engineering, computer system validation, NRTL evaluations, and NFPA 70E training. Revenue is generated through consulting fees, project-based contracts for turnkey solutions, and ongoing service agreements such as annual arc flash studies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Excel Engineering is a B2B engineering consulting firm that delivers a full scope of electrical and automation engineering services to industrial facilities. Its core offerings include industrial automation (PLC/HMI programming and control system integration), electrical engineering (power distribution and substation design), power system studies (arc flash, short-circuit, protective device coordination), transmission planning, project and construction management, IT/OT engineering, and computer system validation for life sciences clients. Services are delivered as turnkey projects or as an extension of in-house engineering teams across verticals including life sciences, power and utilities, manufacturing, oil and gas, chemical, and mining.

Product overview

Excel Engineering is an electrical and automation engineering services firm founded in 1990, offering a comprehensive suite of engineering and consulting services under one roof. The company operates as a services-based organization rather than a software product company, providing services across industrial automation, electrical engineering, power system studies, transmission planning, and construction management. Core service offerings include Industrial Automation Services (PLC/HMI programming, control system integration), Electrical Engineering (power distribution design, medium voltage systems), Power System Studies (arc flash, short-circuit, coordination studies), Transmission Planning Services, Project & Construction Management, Infrared Thermography, IT/OT Engineering, Computer System Validation, NRTL Field Evaluations, NFPA 70E Training, and CAD Services. The company serves focused verticals including Life Sciences, Consumer Goods, Chemical, Oil and Gas, Mining & Mineral, and Power and Utilities. They hold Rockwell Automation Silver Technology Partner status and maintain offices in Minnesota, South Carolina, and Kentucky.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Automation Services PLC programming, HMI design, control system integration, batch control, and automation for industrial manufacturing processes using platforms such as Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens S7/TIA Portal, and Modicon. Serves industrial manufacturing and life sciences clients.
• Electrical Engineering Industrial power distribution design, medium voltage distribution, substation design, and electrical design for facilities and processes, serving large manufacturing and power utility plants.
• Power System Studies Arc flash studies, short-circuit studies, and protective device coordination studies aligned with NFPA 70E, IEEE, OSHA, and NEC standards to ensure electrical safety and code compliance for industrial and utility clients.
• Transmission Planning Services Transmission engineering, planning, and analysis including dynamic and steady-state analysis, series compensation studies, and NERC compliance studies for wind farms and inverter-based resources, serving power and utility clients.
• Project & Construction Management Owner's representative services, construction management, and project management for engineering projects from design through construction and commissioning, for industrial, utility, and life sciences clients.
• Infrared Thermography Infrared thermography services for predictive maintenance, electrical inspections, and identifying thermal anomalies in equipment and facilities, supporting reliability and safety programs for industrial clients.
• IT / OT Engineering IT/OT system engineering combining information technology and operational technology integration, cybersecurity audits, secure cloud services, and data management for industrial environments.
• Computer System Validation Validation services for computer systems in life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, including IQ/OQ protocol generation and execution for GMP-regulated facilities, serving pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
• NRTL Field Evaluations Third-party field equipment evaluations as an alternative to UL508A certification, providing electrical safety compliance assessments for control panels and equipment used by industrial clients.
• NFPA 70E Training Electrical safety training based on NFPA 70E standards covering arc flash hazard awareness, PPE requirements, and safe work practices around electrical equipment, for industrial and utility personnel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed automation upgrade of large BioTech facility with 15,000 I/O points, 60 HMI clients, and 100 batch units in 2013
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Excel Engineering is recognized as a Rockwell Automation Silver Technology Partner (formerly Recognized System Integrator). This partnership enables delivery of industrial automation solutions using Rockwell platforms including ControlLogix, PlantPAx, FactoryTalk Batch, and related software. The partnership demonstrates technical competency in implementing complex automation systems for life sciences, manufacturing, and utility clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Applied Control Engineering:
• RoviSys: RoviSys is an industrial automation systems integrator focused on PLC, DCS, and process control implementation for life sciences, food & beverage, and chemical clients. They share Rockwell Automation partnership status and similar PlantPAx/FactoryTalk expertise with Excel Engineering.
• TRC Companies: TRC is an engineering consulting firm with comparable services in power system studies, transmission planning, electrical engineering design, and industrial automation across utilities and industrial markets. Both firms serve similar enterprise customers with similar project-based delivery models.
• POWER Engineering Services: POWER is a direct peer in power system studies, arc flash analysis, relay coordination, and electrical engineering consulting for utilities and industrial clients. Their Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and protective device coordination services closely mirror Excel Engineering's offering, including NERC compliance work.
• Maverick Technologies: Maverick Technologies is a Rockwell Automation Recognized System Integrator offering industrial automation, process control, and manufacturing IT solutions. Direct competitor in the SI channel for life sciences and industrial clients with similar Rockwell platform expertise.

Broad incumbents

• Hargrove Engineers + Constructors: Hargrove is a multi-discipline engineering and construction services firm serving process industries (chemicals, refining, power) with controls, electrical, and process safety services. Comparable to Excel Engineering in process industry automation and electrical design delivery.
• Black & Veatch: Black & Veatch is a global engineering, procurement, and construction firm with substantial power delivery (transmission, substations) and industrial water/process practices. They compete with Excel Engineering on utility-scale transmission work but at much larger project scale.
• Burns & McDonnell: Burns & McDonnell is a 10,000+ employee full-service engineering, construction, and architecture firm with a strong transmission/distribution and industrial electrical practice. It competes with Excel Engineering on utility substation design, power system studies, and industrial automation, but offers a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ExcelEngMN
• Facebookfacebook.com/ExcelEngMN

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Excel Engineering