Schmidt

What Schmidt does

Schmidt Ingenieurbüro für Bauwesen is a German civil and structural engineering firm founded in 1963 in Schmallenberg, Südwestfalen, by Johannes Schmidt. Operating as an owner-managed private limited company (GmbH) with no external investors, the firm has grown into one of the largest engineering offices for structural engineering in the Südwestfalen region, employing over 100 staff across seven locations in Schmallenberg, Bad Honnef, Dortmund, Extertal-Bösingfeld, Laatzen, Lennestadt, and Friedrichsdorf. Following the founder's departure in January 2021 after 57 years, management transitioned to Ferdinand Schmidt and Burkhard Sasse as Managing Directors. The firm is pre-qualified as a contract partner of Deutsche Bahn (DB Netz AG, DB Station&Service AG) and serves public-sector clients, industrial companies, and private developers on infrastructure projects across Germany.

The firm delivers integrated engineering services across all HOAI Leistungsphasen (1–9), spanning structural engineering (Tragwerksplanung), railway infrastructure (Bahn-Infrastruktur) including bridges, stations, track systems, tunnels and retaining walls, traffic facilities, municipal water and wastewater engineering, sports and recreation facilities, and specialized underground construction. Its technology stack combines BIM-based digital planning methods (AutoCAD, Revit, VESTRA), drone-based surveying, and sector-specific software (iTWO for tender documents, SOG for feasibility studies) alongside a proprietary in-house software system developed by Schmidt to optimize workflows in engineering and architectural offices. Schmidt positions itself as a long-term team member in the planning and construction process, executing quality, cost, and schedule management across all project phases.

Schmidt generates revenue through project-based professional services contracts procured via public tenders, direct enterprise relationships, and long-standing partnerships with architects and construction contractors. Pricing is contract-driven and not publicly disclosed. Named clients include Deutsche Bahn entities, several municipal governments (Bad Honnef, Lennestadt, Brühl, Hennef, Siegen), Landesbetrieb Straßen.NRW, and industrial manufacturers such as Viega, Gebr. Kemper, and ABUS KG. The firm executed over 420 projects in 2024 and maintains memberships in professional bodies including VBI, DWA, BWK, DVS, Ingenieurkammer Bau (Baden-Württemberg), Ingenieurkammer Hessen (IngKH), and VSVI. Marketing is centered on the company website and social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, XING, Kununu), supplemented by career fair participation.

Name

Schmidt

Legal name

Ingenieurbüro für Bauwesen Schmidt GmbH

Website

https://bauing-schmidt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Schmidt Ingenieurbüro für Bauwesen is a German owner-managed engineering firm with 100+ staff across seven locations, providing structural, railway, water, and infrastructure planning services to Deutsche Bahn, municipalities, and industrial clients nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil and Structural Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transportation & Infrastructure Planning (BPAHAKAF), Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Structural engineering services
• Railway infrastructure planning
• Civil engineering consulting
• Bridge construction planning
• Water management engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Schmallenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Planning Services: Professional services revenue from engineering, structural planning, and construction management services across all HOAI Leistungsphasen (service phases 1-9). Revenue is project-based and contract-driven, serving public authorities, Deutsche Bahn, industry clients, and private developers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Schmidt is a German civil and structural engineering consultancy that delivers integrated planning, design, and project management services across all HOAI service phases (1–9). Its core offerings cover structural engineering for buildings and bridges, railway infrastructure planning (as a pre-qualified Deutsche Bahn partner), traffic facility design, municipal water and wastewater engineering, sports and recreation facilities, specialized underground construction, acoustic/thermal insulation, BIM-based digital planning, surveying, and a proprietary in-house software system for engineering offices.

Product overview

Schmidt is a civil engineering and structural planning firm offering a broad portfolio of integrated engineering services. The core offering spans railway infrastructure (Bahn-Infrastruktur), structural engineering (Tragwerksplanung) for buildings and bridges, traffic facilities (Verkehrsanlagen), water and wastewater engineering (Siedlungswasserwirtschaft), sports and recreation facilities (Sport- und Freizeitanlagen), and specialized underground construction (Spezialtiefbau). These services are supported by specialized offerings including acoustic and thermal insulation consulting (Schall- und Wärmeschutz), BIM-based digital planning (BIM-Management), surveying (Vermessung), and project management for quality, cost, and schedule control. The firm also develops and provides its own proprietary software system to improve workflows in engineering and architecture offices. All services are delivered through seven branch locations with a team of over 100 employees, covering all HOAI Leistungsphasen (service phases 1-9) for project planning through construction supervision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tragwerksplanung (Structural Engineering) Structural analysis and design services for load-bearing structures in building and infrastructure projects, covering residential/commercial structures (Hochbau), industrial buildings (Industriebau), and railway and road bridges, delivered across all HOAI service phases.
• Bahn-Infrastruktur (Rail Infrastructure Planning) Comprehensive railway infrastructure planning services for Deutsche Bahn and other rail clients, including railway stations (Verkehrsstationen), track construction (Gleisbau), superstructure (Oberbau), OLA, LST, 50-Hz-Technik, and Bauvorlagenberechtigung (construction design authorization).
• Verkehrsanlagen (Traffic Facilities) Planning and construction management of traffic infrastructure projects including road construction and transportation facilities for public-sector clients.
• Siedlungswasserwirtschaft / Abwassertechnik (Municipal Water and Wastewater Engineering) Sewage treatment and drainage engineering covering canal systems, pumping stations, retention basins, wastewater treatment concepts, hydrodynamics calculations, and pipe jacking (Microtunneling, Rohrvortrieb).
• Sport- und Freizeitanlagen (Sports and Recreation Facilities) Design and engineering of sports facilities including football pitches, athletics tracks, hockey fields, multi-purpose fields, and outdoor recreation areas.
• Spezialtiefbau (Specialized Underground Construction) Specialized foundation engineering including earthwork support systems, excavation stabilization, secant pile walls with anchor systems, and BIM-managed underground construction projects.
• Schall- und Wärmeschutz (Acoustic and Thermal Insulation Consulting) Building physics consulting for sound insulation and thermal protection in structural engineering projects, provided by certified experts at the Dortmund branch.
• BIM-Management (Building Information Modeling) BIM-based planning processes using 3D modeling, digital construction models, and advanced software tools for modern engineering workflows across all service lines.
• Vermessung (Surveying) Land and construction surveying including measurements, drone technology for site surveys, and topographical surveys for engineering projects.
• Qualität, Kosten, Termine (Quality, Cost and Schedule Management) Project management services ensuring adherence to quality standards, cost control, and timeline compliance across all HOAI project phases for clients.
• Eigenes Softwaresystem (Proprietary In-House Software System) Proprietary software system developed and provided by Schmidt to improve workflows in engineering and architecture offices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 420+ projects planned, calculated, and executed in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BWK (Bundesverband für Wasserwirtschaft)minorOthersProfessional membership association for water management; Schmidt maintains membership in BWK as part of its industry association participation
• DWA (Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft)minorOthersGerman Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste; Schmidt holds membership for professional development and industry standards participation
• DVS (Deutscher Verband für Schweißen und verwandte Verfahren)minorOthersGerman Association for Welding and Related Processes; Schmidt maintains membership in this professional association
• Ingenieurkammer Bau (Chamber of Engineers Baden-Württemberg)minorOthersState chamber of engineers; Schmidt participates through its branch in Ingenieurkammer Bau for professional certification and standards compliance
• Ingenieurkammer Hessen (IngKH)minorOthersHesse State Chamber of Engineers; Schmidt participates through its Friedrichsdorf branch in Rhein-Main region
• Verband Beratender Ingenieure (VBI)minorOthersAssociation of Consulting Engineers Germany; Schmidt holds membership for professional development and industry representation
• VSVI (Vereinigung der Straßenbau- und Verkehrsingenieure)minorOthersAssociation of Road and Traffic Engineers; Schmidt maintains membership for professional development in road and traffic engineering
• Architekten und Bauunternehmen (Partner Architects and Construction Companies)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSchmidt works in close partnership with architects and construction companies on all projects, positioning itself as a team member in the planning and construction process rather than a standalone service provider

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schüßler-Plan Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH: Large German engineering consultancy headquartered in Düsseldorf with deep railway infrastructure and structural engineering practices. Directly comparable to Schmidt in Deutsche Bahn pre-qualification, HOAI service-phase coverage, and project portfolio across rail bridges, stations, and tunnels.
• Krebs + Kiefer Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG: German civil and structural engineering consulting firm with strong presence in infrastructure, bridge, and building projects. Comparable in scale (multiple offices, hundreds of staff), service breadth across Tragwerksplanung and Verkehrsanlagen, and customer mix including public-sector and DB-related work.
• Dorsch Gruppe (Dorsch International Consultants): Germany-based engineering consultancy delivering infrastructure, water, transportation, and structural planning services. Comparable in HOAI-phase delivery, public-sector client base, and infrastructure planning service mix; operates at a larger scale across multiple German offices.
• ILF Beratende Ingenieure GmbH & Co. KG: Engineering consultancy with German roots delivering transportation, infrastructure, water, and energy projects. Comparable in service breadth (structural + civil + infrastructure planning) and customer types (public authorities and large infrastructure operators); larger and more internationally oriented.
• Bollinger + Grohmann Ingenieure GmbH: Frankfurt-based structural and civil engineering consultancy covering buildings, bridges, and infrastructure. Comparable as a German Tragwerksplanung specialist with offices across multiple cities and direct delivery to public clients and developers.
• Schlaich Bergermann Partner (sbp): Stuttgart-based structural engineering consultancy renowned for bridges, lightweight structures, and infrastructure projects. Comparable in advanced structural analysis, BIM-based workflows, and engineering-led differentiation, although smaller and more specialised on signature structures than Schmidt's full-service municipal focus.
• Werner Sobek Group: Stuttgart-based engineering consultancy covering structural design, façade engineering, and sustainability consulting. Comparable as a German engineering firm with multi-office presence, BIM-led delivery, and a focus on high-quality structural work for public and private clients.

Broad incumbents

• Sweco GmbH (Sweco Germany): German arm of the Nordic engineering consultancy Sweco, providing infrastructure, water, and structural engineering services. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary German engineering services competitor pursuing municipal and rail infrastructure clients, but at significantly larger scale across Europe.
• Arcadis Germany (Arcadis Deutschland GmbH): German operations of global design and engineering consultancy Arcadis, covering mobility, water, and buildings sectors. Comparable through overlap on infrastructure planning, water/wastewater, and rail engineering, but offers a much broader portfolio at enterprise scale.
• WSP in Germany: German arm of global professional services firm WSP, active in transportation, infrastructure, and buildings engineering. Overlaps with Schmidt on rail/road infrastructure planning and structural engineering, but competes as a much larger multinational with broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ingenieur_bauwesen_schmidt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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