What IC Engineering does

IC Engineering, Inc. is a privately held full-service engineering and design firm founded in 1986 and headquartered in San Ramon, California, with a secondary office in Walnut Creek. The firm has operated for thirty-plus years serving Fortune 500 clients across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, energy and refining, chemical, technology, and laboratory/research sectors. Its service portfolio spans project management, facility design, process controls, contingent workforce solutions, and IIoT modernization, delivered through project-based engagements covering site assessments and feasibility studies through EPC redesign, commissioning, validation, and on-site training.

The firm's technical foundation is industrial automation and control systems integration: PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and IoT-enabled manufacturing solutions, layered over an "IOTT" sub-brand for IIoT modernization that incorporates predictive data analytics, sensor-embedded controllers, electromechanical high-speed robotics, and discrete-event simulation for facility capacity planning. Core technology partnerships anchor the offering — Emerson DeltaV for distributed control in biopharma seed-lab manufacturing, Honeywell TDC DSC for legacy control system modernization, Rockwell Automation for motor controls and PLCs, and Wonderware for HMIs — while industry affiliations with USGBC, ASHRAE, Energy Star, and IBM support sustainability-credentialed facility design.

The business operates as a project-based professional services firm with direct enterprise field sales targeting large industrial buyers. Revenue is generated through engineering and design consulting, contract-to-hire contingent workforce supply for laboratory technicians, skilled trades, SCADA/PLC specialists, and research technicians, and automation/IIoT solutions with associated hardware/software integration and training packages. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are quoted per project. All work is delivered on-site at client facilities primarily within the United States.

Name

IC Engineering

Legal name

IC Engineering, Inc.

Website

https://ic-engineering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IC Engineering is a privately held California-based full-service engineering firm delivering industrial automation, facility design, project management, and contingent workforce solutions to Fortune 500 clients in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, energy, and chemical sectors, with a dedicated IOTT sub-brand for IIoT modernization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engineering and Automation Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• Process control engineering
• Facility design services
• Industrial IoT integration
• Contingent workforce staffing

Headquarters

HQ city

Walnut Creek

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Design Services: Full-service engineering and design solutions including facility design, process controls, project management, and system integration. Services are delivered through consulting engagements and project-based work from initial feasibility through commissioning and validation.
2. Contingent Workforce Solutions: Contract-to-hire workforce model providing laboratory technicians, skilled tradesmen, IT professionals, research technicians, and facility engineers. Flexible, secure, and risk-free staffing solutions for businesses.
3. Automation Solutions: Hardware and software integration with full IT support, including control system design, implementation, and training packages.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IC Engineering is a full-service engineering and design firm that delivers project management, facility design, process controls, and contingent labor solutions to Fortune 500 industrial clients. Engagements span site assessments, feasibility studies, EPC redesign, commissioning, validation, and on-site training, supported by IIoT modernization and integration of platforms such as Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, Rockwell Automation, Wonderware, and Cimplicity.

Product overview

IC Engineering is a full-service engineering and design firm providing integrated solutions across project management, facility design, process controls, and workforce services. The company operates as a services organization rather than a software product vendor. Their core offerings include Project Management (scope and compliance oversight), Facility Design (layout optimization and simulation), Process Controls (automation and monitoring), Contingent Labor (skilled workforce solutions), and IIoT modernization services. They work with established technology platforms like Emerson Delta V, Rockwell Automation, Honeywell TDC DSC, Wonderware, and Cimplicity to deliver solutions primarily for pharmaceutical, biotech, petroleum, and energy industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IOTT: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) division of IC Engineering, specializing in automation, controls modernization, and IoT upgrades for industrial facilities.

Products and services

• Project Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Accelerated payouts through increased production, less waste, and fewer disruptions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council)minorOthersAffiliation with USGBC indicates commitment to sustainable and green building practices. USGBC promotes sustainability in building and construction through LEED certification and related programs.
• ASHRAEminorOthersAffiliation with ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) demonstrates expertise in HVAC and building systems standards and practices.
• Energy StarminorOthersAffiliation with Energy Star program demonstrates commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability in facility design and operations.
• Emerson ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationUtilizes Emerson DeltaV control systems for biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing projects, enabling precision control for drug production processes.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorks with Honeywell TDC DSC systems for industrial control and automation projects, providing modernization solutions for legacy control systems.
• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationUses Rockwell Automation motor controls and programmable logic controllers for manufacturing automation solutions.
• WonderwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationImplements Wonderware HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems as part of their IIoT modernization projects for industrial operations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MAVERICK Technologies: Independent industrial automation and systems integration firm focused on process control, manufacturing execution, and IIoT for clients in life sciences, consumer products, and energy — directly overlapping IC Engineering's control system integration, Emerson/Rockwell partnership, and pharma/refining verticals.
• Hargrove Controls + Automation: Controls and automation systems integrator with a similar project-based model serving process industries including refining, chemicals, and life sciences. Closely comparable in services (PLC/DCS integration, IIoT), customer profile, and talent-driven positioning.
• SSOE Group: Engineering, architecture, and construction services firm with a strong process controls and facility design practice serving industrial clients. Comparable in offering project-based engineering, controls, and facility design for regulated industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Burns & McDonnell: Large employee-owned engineering, construction, and consulting firm serving the energy, refining, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Competes for the same facility design, process controls, and project management engagements but at a substantially larger scale.
• Worley: Global engineering and project delivery firm with deep process industry exposure (energy, chemicals, refining). Overlaps with IC Engineering on engineering consulting, facility design, and process controls work for industrial clients.
• Tetra Tech: Engineering and consulting firm with a high-end engineering services practice covering industrial and process clients. Competes for engineering design and project management work and operates at much greater scale across more geographies.
• Emerson Automation Solutions: OEM of DeltaV and other process control systems that IC Engineering integrates. Represents both a platform partner and a structural threat, as Emerson's own services organization competes for the same project work.
• Rockwell Automation: Major industrial automation OEM whose PLC, motor control, and IIoT portfolio IC Engineering resells and integrates. Rockwell's Lifecycle Services arm competes directly with independent integrators like IC Engineering on enterprise accounts.
• Honeywell Process Solutions: Provider of TDC DSC and Experion control platforms that IC Engineering modernizes and integrates. Like Emerson and Rockwell, Honeywell's services organization competes for the same control system upgrade and IIoT engagements.
• Black & Veatch: Global engineering, construction, and consulting company with significant process industry and energy exposure. Overlaps with IC Engineering on engineering services, facility design, and automation work for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ic-engineering-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 IC Engineering