What OLA Consulting Engineers does

OLA Consulting Engineers is a privately-held professional services firm that provides mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering consulting for building projects. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in New York City with a second office in Valhalla, Westchester County, the firm serves clients across the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) with selective work in Pennsylvania. Its service portfolio spans HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, energy engineering, building commissioning, forensic engineering, litigation support and expert testimony, and insurance claim support. The firm serves eleven vertical markets including commercial, healthcare, higher education, K-12, government, residential, retail, clubs and resorts, religious, recreation, and science/technology, with named engagements spanning the 66-story 130 William luxury residential tower, Swiss Re Americas headquarters, PepsiCo Research & Development, Yale University, NYPD facilities, and a 12-year $1.5B energy consulting program for New Haven Public Schools.

The firm operates a partner-led professional services model, led by six partners with 150+ years of collective firm experience (President Patrick F. Lynch, P.E., plus principals for energy, electrical, mechanical, and NYC operations) supported by a roster of 15+ P.E.-credentialed engineers. It employs 101-250 people and reports that 90% of its work — approximately $100M in annual project value — comes from repeat clients. Core technical capabilities are built on industry-standard energy modeling (DOE2), building commissioning workflows, geothermal heat pump system design, and LEED/NYSERDA-compliant energy consulting for NYC Local Laws 84, 87, 88, and 97. The firm holds no patents, has not raised external funding, and has no M&A history.

The firm monetizes through project-based professional services fees on a B2B direct-engagement model targeting enterprise and institutional buyers (government agencies, healthcare systems, universities, school districts, commercial developers, and Fortune 500 occupiers). Go-to-market relies on a portfolio website, direct relationships, and active participation in industry bodies (AIA, ASHRAE, USGBC, NSPE, NFPA, NYSERDA, IES, IEEE). Marketing channels emphasize events, professional association leadership, and demonstrated project credentials. The firm is privately held by its working partners, offers profit sharing and 401k employer match, and in 2024 executed a comprehensive rebrand, followed in 2025 by a new headquarters grand opening, a DOE Better Project Award for the Bard College Library Geothermal Conversion, and a #69 ranking on the 2025 Building Design+Construction Top 80 Engineering Firms list.

Name

OLA Consulting Engineers

Legal name

OLA Consulting Engineers, PC

Website

https://olace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

OLA Consulting Engineers is a private MEP engineering consulting firm founded in 1974, serving commercial, healthcare, education, government, and institutional clients across the Tri-State area from offices in New York City and Westchester County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawthorne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering consulting fees for MEP design services across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, energy, and commissioning for building projects

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OLA Consulting Engineers is a MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) engineering consulting firm providing design, commissioning, energy, fire protection, forensic, and litigation support services for buildings. The firm designs HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for new construction and renovation projects across commercial, healthcare, education, government, residential, and other sectors in the Tri-State area.

Product overview

OLA Consulting Engineers is a MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) engineering consulting firm founded in 1974, providing a comprehensive suite of engineering services including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, energy engineering, and building commissioning. The firm serves diverse market sectors including commercial, healthcare, higher education, K-12, government, residential, retail, clubs/resorts, religious facilities, recreation, and science/technology projects. The company also offers specialized forensic engineering, litigation support, expert testimony, and insurance claim support services. OLA operates from offices in New York City and Westchester County, NY, with a focus on sustainable design and energy-efficient building systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 30%+ energy cost savings compared to LEED baseline (Jacob Burns Film Center)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AIA WHV (American Institute of Architects Westchester Hudson Valley)coreOthersProfessional association membership for architects providing networking and industry leadership opportunities
• ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)coreOthersProfessional association membership for HVAC and refrigeration engineers
• ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers)coreOthersProfessional association membership for plumbing engineering professionals
• AEE (Association of Energy Engineers)coreOthersProfessional association membership for energy engineering professionals
• BCxA (Building Commissioning Association)coreOthersProfessional association for building commissioning professionals
• Business Council of WestchestercoreOthersRegional business organization providing networking and advocacy
• CAMEE (Coalition of American MEP Engineers)minorOthersCoalition representing MEP engineering firms nationally
• EnergyStarminorOthersEPA program for energy efficiency certification
• IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)minorOthersProfessional association for electrical and electronics engineers
• IAEI (International Association of Electrical Inspectors)minorOthersAssociation for electrical inspection professionals
• IES (Illuminating Engineering Society)coreOthersProfessional society for lighting professionals
• Manhattan CollegeminorOthersEducational institution partnership
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)coreOthersOrganization for fire and life safety
• NSPE (National Society of Professional Engineers)coreOthersProfessional association for professional engineers
• New York Building CongresscoreOthersRegional organization for the building industry
• NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlexTech Program partnership providing cost-share for energy studies and decarbonization planning for clients throughout NYS
• SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services)coreOthersMarketing association for professional services firms
• USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council)coreOthersOrganization promoting sustainable building practices and LEED certification
• Westchester County AssociationminorOthersRegional business development organization
• YMCAminorOthersCommunity organization partnership

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jaros, Baum & Bolles: Long-standing NYC-based MEP engineering consulting firm serving commercial, healthcare, education, and government clients in the Tri-State market; closely comparable in size, service mix, and client base to OLA.
• Loring Consulting Engineers: Mid-sized NYC MEP and commissioning firm with similar building-sector focus on commercial, healthcare, and institutional clients in the NY metro.
• Syska Hennessy Group: Nationally scaled MEP and energy engineering consultancy with strong NYC presence; competes on similar healthcare, higher-ed, and commercial projects in the Tri-State area.
• AKF Group: Mid-Atlantic/NE-based MEP, fire protection, and energy engineering firm with comparable building-sector focus and a long-tenured client roster.
• ME Engineers: MEP and technology systems consulting firm active in commercial, sports, healthcare, and cultural buildings; competes for similar high-profile NY projects.
• Goldman Copeland Associates: NYC-based MEP and energy engineering firm with overlapping practice in higher-education, healthcare, and government buildings.

Broad incumbents

• WSP Building Services: Global engineering/professional services giant with a deep NYC MEP practice; larger and broader portfolio but competes directly on healthcare, transit, and institutional projects in OLA's geography.
• Stantec: Global design and engineering consultancy with a robust NYC buildings practice and direct overlap on healthcare, education, and government MEP work.

Emerging players

• Buro Happold: International engineering consultancy expanding its NYC MEP and sustainability practice; competes on complex higher-ed, cultural, and science/tech buildings.

Others

• Brightcore Energy: Geothermal design-build partner named alongside OLA on the 2025 DOE Better Project award at Bard College Library; complementary rather than competing—useful as a comparable delivery model for sustainability-led MEP projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ola-consulting-engineers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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