What BSI Engineering does

BSI Engineering is a full-service industrial engineering and design firm delivering integrated EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) services from concept to completion. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mason, Ohio (Cincinnati area), the company employs more than 250 engineers and designers averaging over 20 years of experience, organized across 14 in-house disciplines. Its portfolio spans 18 core service offerings — including process engineering, project management, civil/structural/electrical/mechanical engineering, instrumentation and controls, automation and IT, BIM coordination, laser scanning, construction management, process safety (HAZOP/LOPA), process validation, waste water treatment, cost estimating, and owner's engineer services — delivered across seven industry verticals: specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical and biotech, renewable chemicals, food and beverage, consumer products, facilities, and aviation. Notable technical capabilities include cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical facility design, specialized aviation combustor test cell design (rated to 165 lb/s of 1520°F air at 800 psia), and laser-scanning-based facility documentation.

The firm operates an enterprise field sales motion through four Midwest offices (Mason/Cincinnati headquarters, Oak Brook/Chicago, Cedar Rapids, and Cincinnati regional HQ), serving industrial clients on project-based engagements ranging from $10,000 to $250 million in total installed cost. The customer base spans 586 cumulative clients since inception and includes enterprise logos such as Michelin, General Mills, Lubrizol, GE, Duke Energy, BASF, AstraZeneca, AkzoNobel, Wayfair, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, and Molson Coors. Pricing is project-based and scope-driven, typically structured as multi-year professional services contracts with resource-loaded schedules. Marketing leverages technical whitepapers, industry conferences (SOCMA, Sweets & Snacks Expo), university recruiting, and community engagement, including the BSI Gives Back program that has directed over $2 million to nonprofits and 5% of profits to charitable causes since founding.

Name

BSI Engineering

Legal name

BSI Engineering

Website

https://bsiengr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BSI Engineering is an employee-owned, full-service industrial engineering and design firm with 250+ engineers across 14 in-house disciplines, delivering integrated EPCM services to enterprise industrial clients across seven verticals from four Midwest offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• Industrial engineering services
• Engineering design consulting
• Construction management services
• Process engineering solutions
• EPCM project delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Design Services: Professional services revenue generated through project-based engineering and design consulting engagements. Projects range from $10,000 to $100,000,000 in total installed cost. The company delivers solutions from concept to completion using an integrated EPCM process.
2. Construction Management: Construction phase services including oversight, coordination, and delivery of industrial engineering projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BSI Engineering is a full-service industrial engineering and design firm providing integrated EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) services delivered by 250+ engineers and designers across 14 in-house disciplines. The firm sells 18 named engineering service lines — process engineering, project management, piping design, laser scanning, civil/structural/architectural/mechanical/electrical engineering, instrumentation and controls, automation and IT, BIM coordination, master planning, construction management, cost estimating, owner's engineer, process safety, process validation, and waste water treatment — applied to projects ranging from $10,000 to $250,000,000 in total installed cost for enterprise industrial clients.

Product overview

BSI Engineering is a full-service industrial engineering and design solutions company offering integrated EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) services. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of 18 core engineering service offerings spanning process engineering, project management, civil/structural/mechanical/electrical engineering, instrumentation & controls, automation, BIM coordination, construction management, process safety, validation, and waste water treatment. These services are organized across seven industry verticals: Specialty Chemicals, Pharmaceutical & Biotech, Renewable Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Consumer Products, Facilities, and Aviation. The company employs over 250 engineers and designers with 20+ years of average experience across 14 in-house disciplines, delivering projects ranging from $10,000 to $250,000,000 in total installed cost. BSI operates from four Midwest offices (Cincinnati OH headquarters, Chicago IL, Cedar Rapids IA) and maintains an employee-owned business model with over 90% of eligible employees owning company stock.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Process Engineering Engineering services covering feasibility studies, process improvements, energy savings, and automation optimization for industrial manufacturing operations.
• Project Management Project delivery services managing industrial projects ranging from $1,000,000 to $250,000,000 in total installed costs using resource-loaded schedules and detailed execution plans from concept to completion.
• Piping Design Engineering design services for industrial piping systems across chemical, petrochemical, and process manufacturing facilities.
• Laser Scanning 3D laser scanning services for existing-facility documentation, measurement, and modeling, providing accurate as-built data for retrofit and modernization projects.
• Civil and Structural Engineering Civil and structural engineering services supporting site development, foundations, structures, and infrastructure for industrial facilities.
• Architectural Services Architectural design services for industrial and commercial facilities, providing building design within BSI's integrated EPCM process.
• Mechanical Engineering Mechanical engineering services covering industrial equipment, HVAC, utility systems, and rotating/fixed equipment design.
• Electrical Engineering Electrical engineering services including power distribution, lighting, and industrial electrical systems design.
• Instrumentation & Controls Instrumentation and control systems design for industrial processes across chemical, petrochemical, food & beverage, and other process-intensive sectors.
• Automation & IT Services Automation solutions including PLC programming, control system integration, and industrial IT services for process manufacturers.
• Master Planning Facility master planning services for long-term operational and growth needs, supporting capital investment roadmaps and site development.
• BIM Coordination Building Information Modeling coordination services enabling integrated, clash-detected project delivery across architecture, engineering, and construction management disciplines.
• Construction Management Construction management services overseeing project execution, field coordination, schedule, and quality for industrial engineering projects.
• Project Services Project services including supplemental staffing and embedded project resources for industrial owners needing additional execution capacity.
• Owner's Engineer Owner's representative services providing project oversight and quality assurance on behalf of industrial owners executing capital projects.
• Cost Estimating Project cost estimation services for capital projects, delivering conceptual and detailed estimates to support owner budgeting and bid evaluation.
• Process Validation Validation services including IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), PQ (Performance Qualification), and computer system validation for pharmaceutical and other regulated industries.
• Process Safety Process safety engineering including HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) studies, LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis), relief system design, containment solutions, emergency shutdown systems, and fire and gas detection.
• Waste Water Treatment Waste water treatment engineering and system design services for industrial facilities with process water discharge and pre-treatment requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production efficiency increased by 25% through optimized workflows and advanced equipment integration
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SOCMAcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 March 2026BSI Engineering participates as an exhibitor at SOCMA: Solutions for Specialties conference (March 4-6, 2026 at JW Marriott Nashville). The company highlights integrated engineering and consulting services for specialty chemical operations at Booth #604.
• GIVEHOPE / UC Pancreatic Cancer ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Partnership established in 2010 has helped raise over $1 million for pancreatic cancer research at the University of Cincinnati. This commitment honors Bryan Speicher, whose memory inspired the company name. The partnership includes the Speicher family's active involvement including Bryan's daughter Kelley Aronson and son David Speicher who works at BSI.
• American Lung AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership supporting lung health through Fight for Air Climb events. The company participates annually, raising over $8,000 in recent years, in memory of teammate Tonya Manley who fought lung cancer. Employees participate in climbs in multiple cities including Chicago and Cincinnati.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater CincinnatiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for mentorship opportunities empowering youth through meaningful community involvement. Company served as Court Sponsor for inaugural Pickleball Tournament raising funds for life-changing mentorship programs.
• People Working CooperativelyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting housing security through home repairs and maintenance initiatives, ensuring families have safe, stable homes.
• University of CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership includes recruiting at career fairs, Foundation article highlighting partnership and giving back, and GIVEHOPE research funding. University of Cincinnati is both a customer and community partner.
• Charlie's Kids FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServed as Mastermind Sponsor for Trivia Night supporting the foundation dedicated to providing parents and caregivers with life-saving tools for infant sleep safety.
• Ride CincinnatiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum event sponsor with Peloton team raising over $8,000 for cancer research and care. Riders honored loved ones impacted by cancer.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SSOE Group: Toledo-based industrial EPCM firm of comparable size (~700 employees) focused on similar verticals including manufacturing, chemicals, food/beverage, and pharma. Closest structural peer given size, integrated EPCM model, and industry overlap.
• CRB Group: Engineering, architecture, and construction firm specializing in life sciences (pharma/biotech) and food/beverage — directly overlapping BSI's pharma/biotech and F&B verticals with comparable project-based EPCM delivery.
• Middough: Mid-size industrial EPCM firm (~500 employees) serving chemicals, refining, and manufacturing from Midwest offices. Closely comparable in size, geographic footprint, and industrial EPCM delivery model.
• Ghafari Associates: Employee-owned (ESOP) engineering and architecture firm serving industrial, manufacturing, and aviation clients. Strong peer given shared ESOP structure, industrial vertical focus, and integrated design services.
• Affiliated Engineers: Mid-size employee-owned engineering firm specializing in MEP/process engineering for industrial, biotech, and advanced manufacturing clients. Comparable size and ESOP-driven culture with overlap in regulated industrial verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Burns & McDonnell: Large 100% employee-owned global EPCM firm (13,000+ employees) covering chemicals, aviation, manufacturing, and power. Same ESOP and Midwest (Kansas City) roots but at far greater scale and broader service portfolio.
• Black & Veatch: Large global EPCM firm with overlapping capabilities in chemicals, energy, and water/wastewater treatment. BSI's waste water treatment and process safety practices sit within Black & Veatch's broader portfolio.
• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm serving industrial, infrastructure, and water clients. Overlap with BSI's facilities, environmental, and process engineering practices but at much larger scale.
• Jacobs Solutions: One of the largest global engineering services firms with deep presence in chemicals, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences. Competes with BSI for mid-to-large industrial capital projects across multiple verticals.

Emerging players

• Pinnacle Engineering: Smaller Midwest-based industrial engineering firm providing EPCM services to chemical and manufacturing clients. Comparable regional focus and project size, though narrower capability set than BSI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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