HSW Engineering

What HSW Engineering does

HSW Engineering is a Tampa, United States-based environmental and engineering consulting firm founded in 1988. According to the firmographic record, it operates with 11-50 employees and provides environmental consulting, water resources, civil engineering, military engineering, and quality assurance services. The aggregated source material, however, points predominantly to a broader platform operating under the Verdantas brand, with the company website, social profiles, solutions catalog, and M&A disclosures all referencing Verdantas (verdantas.com; LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/verdantas; Instagram: @we.are.verdantas). This indicates that the firm either operates under a Verdantas-aligned brand architecture, has been acquired/rebranded, or that Verdantas is a parent or affiliate; the input data does not resolve this relationship explicitly.

The product surface spans two core pillars: Environmental Science Solutions (CERCLA/RCRA remediation, environmental assessment, environmental health & safety, natural resources planning, sustainability advisory) and Engineering Solutions (architecture, automation, digital, electrical, geotechnical, hydraulic, mechanical, civil, structural, surveying, water/wastewater). Three areas are positioned as key differentiators — River and Flow-Related Solutions, Digital Technologies, and Superfund Project Coordination & Liability Management — while three "growth accelerators" target adjacent markets: Recreation & Resort Development, Stormwatershed 360, and Data Centers.

The business model is project-based professional services delivery with vertical segmentation across Power Delivery, Water, Government, Industrial, Renewable Energy, Transportation, Power Generation, Technology, Real Estate, and Oil & Gas. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct/enterprise, supported by a digital-first marketing presence (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and a News & Insights blog) and a careers page advertising openings in both the USA and India. There is no disclosed revenue, no funding history, no named executive team, no patents, and no named customers in the source material, which limits financial triangulation.

Name

HSW Engineering

Website

https://hsweng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HSW Engineering (firmographic record: Tampa, founded 1988, 11-50 employees) provides environmental consulting, water resources, civil engineering, military engineering, and quality assurance services. Aggregated sources reference a broader Verdantas platform spanning environmental science and multi-disciplinary engineering across power, water, government, industrial, and energy clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Engineering Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Tailings & Water Management Engineering (TSF Design/Construction, Dams, Water Treatment) (IMAKAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Upstream HSE, Regulatory Compliance & Emissions Management (Methane/Flare) (EUALAAAM), HSE, Quality & Regulatory Compliance for Renewable Operations (Permits, Inspections, Reporting) (EUAMAGAL)

Keywords

• Environmental consulting services
• Water resources engineering
• Civil engineering solutions
• Environmental remediation services
• Engineering design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HSW Engineering is a Tampa-based environmental and engineering consulting firm that delivers integrated environmental science and engineering services to public- and private-sector clients. Offerings span environmental remediation (CERCLA/RCRA), environmental assessment, environmental health & safety, natural resources planning, sustainability advisory, and a broad engineering practice covering civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, water/wastewater, hydrology/hydraulics, surveying, and architecture. The firm differentiates through River and Flow-Related Solutions, Digital Technologies, and Superfund Project Coordination & Liability Management.

Product overview

Verdantas offers integrated environmental science and engineering solutions through a platform of service offerings and specialized solutions. The portfolio includes Environmental Science Solutions (CERCLA/RCRA remediation, environmental assessment, health & safety, natural resources planning, sustainability advisory) and Engineering Solutions (architecture, automation, digital, electrical, geotechnical, hydrology, mechanical, civil, structural, surveying, water/wastewater). Key Differentiators—River and Flow-Related Solutions, Digital Technologies, and Superfund Project Coordination—represent advanced technology meets sustainable innovation. Growth Accelerators—Recreation & Resort Development, Stormwatershed 360, and Data Centers—expand the core capabilities into targeted markets. The company serves markets including Power Delivery, Water, Government, Industrial, Renewable Energy, Transportation, Power Generation, Technology, Real Estate, and Oil & Gas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Environmental Science Solutions
• Engineering Solutions Full-service engineering capabilities for infrastructure, environmental, water, power, industrial, and government projects, including architecture, automation, digital, electrical, geotechnical, hydrology, mechanical, civil, structural, surveying, and water/wastewater engineering.
• River and Flow-Related Solutions Specialized solution for flow-related challenges at the intersection of infrastructure and the environment, addressing river, hydraulic, and watershed-related engineering and environmental issues.
• Digital Technologies Innovative digital-technology solutions that help clients across sectors succeed in an increasingly digital world, leveraging advanced technology as a key differentiator within the firm's integrated delivery model.
• Superfund Project Coordination & Liability Management Strategies and coordination services to manage risks and liabilities associated with Superfund sites and complex environmental remediation efforts.
• Recreation & Resort Development Environmental and engineering development services for recreation and resort projects, applying the firm's environmental, water, and civil engineering capabilities to the recreation/resort market.
• Stormwatershed 360 Stormwater and watershed management solutions addressing runoff, water quality, and watershed-scale environmental and infrastructure challenges.
• Data Centers Environmental, civil, water, and engineering solutions tailored for data center site development and supporting infrastructure.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WSP Global: Global professional services consulting firm providing engineering, environmental, and advisory services across transportation, property, water, and energy. A broad incumbent with similar integrated environmental and engineering service offerings and comparable vertical exposure.
• AECOM: One of the world's largest infrastructure consulting firms with deep capabilities in environmental services, water, transportation, and energy. A scaled incumbent competing with HSW Engineering/Verdantas across multiple overlapping verticals including water, government, and oil & gas.
• Burns & McDonnell: Employee-owned engineering, construction, and consulting firm serving power, water, environmental, and government markets. Comparable in providing integrated engineering and environmental services with strong presence in energy and water infrastructure verticals.
• Jacobs Solutions: Major global engineering, technical, and environmental services firm serving critical infrastructure, water, energy, and government markets. A broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in environmental consulting, water resources, and civil engineering.

Regional players

• GHD: Global professional services company providing engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services with strong presence in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific. Comparable service portfolio but primarily operates outside North America, making it a regional rather than direct competitor to HSW Engineering.

Direct peers

• Haley & Aldrich: Environmental and geotechnical engineering consulting firm specializing in site assessment, remediation, and infrastructure resilience. Directly comparable to HSW Engineering/Verdantas in environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and CERCLA remediation services.
• ICF International: Professional services firm providing environmental, energy, and infrastructure consulting to government and commercial clients. Directly comparable in environmental advisory, regulatory compliance, and sustainability services, though more focused on advisory/analytics than physical engineering.
• Arcadis: Global design, engineering, and consulting firm focused on water, environment, and buildings. Directly comparable to HSW Engineering/Verdantas in providing environmental remediation, water resources, and engineering services to government, industrial, and energy clients.
• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm serving water, infrastructure, environmental services, and energy markets. Directly comparable to HSW Engineering/Verdantas in providing integrated consulting across environmental and engineering disciplines with similar vertical exposure.
• Tetra Tech: Leading global environmental and engineering consulting firm specializing in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure. Directly comparable to HSW Engineering/Verdantas in offering integrated environmental science and engineering services across similar end markets including water, government, and energy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYWsJfHTBJAkMYZ1jcyVABA
• Facebookfacebook.com/people.focused.future
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/verdantas
• Instagraminstagram.com/we.are.verdantas
• Xx.com/hswengineering

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 HSW Engineering