What Ericksen Ellison & Associates does

Ericksen Ellison & Associates (EEA Engineers) is a privately held mechanical and electrical engineering design firm founded in 1954 and headquartered in New Brighton, Minnesota. The firm provides project-based professional engineering services encompassing HVAC, plumbing, power distribution, lighting, fire suppression, fire alarm, telecommunications, and security systems design, supported by in-house BIM and 3D modeling using Revit, energy modeling for LEED and Minnesota B3 compliance, arc flash risk analysis, and construction administration with commissioning. EEA's engineers are licensed in 47 states plus the District of Columbia, enabling delivery of consistent code-compliant design across jurisdictions for multi-location clients.

EEA serves a diversified B2B client base spanning national retail chains (Gap, Sephora, Ulta, PetSmart, Verizon Wireless, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross, Marshalls, Pottery Barn), restaurant franchises (Buffalo Wild Wings, Subway, Dairy Queen, Taco Johns), Minnesota state government agencies (Department of Corrections facilities including MCF Red Wing and MCF St Cloud, Department of Natural Resources), K-12 and higher education (St Paul Public Schools, Bethel University), and financial institutions (Affinity Plus Credit Union). Notable completed projects include a $17.5M four-phase K-8 remodel (2018), a $12.5M correctional intake and health services facility (2017), and a $3.7M LEED Gold-targeted net-zero energy office building with a 15-well ground-source heat pump system (2017).

The firm generates revenue through project-based professional services fees, with engagement scoped to design and construction administration for mechanical, electrical, fire suppression, telecommunication, and security systems. Pricing is custom-quoted based on project complexity, size, and requirements; no subscription or productized pricing model is offered. Business development is conducted primarily through direct enterprise engagement, project referrals, and a 70-year industry reputation, supported by a professional website (eeaengineers.com) and a featured projects portfolio rather than active marketing campaigns.

Name

Ericksen Ellison & Associates

Legal name

Ericksen Ellison & Associates

Website

https://eeaengineers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ericksen Ellison & Associates is a privately held mechanical and electrical engineering design firm founded in 1954, headquartered in New Brighton, Minnesota. The firm provides project-based MEP, fire protection, security, and energy modeling design services to national retail and restaurant chains, Minnesota state government, and educational institutions across 47 U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Energy Systems & Power Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAG)

Keywords

• Mechanical engineering design
• Electrical engineering services
• Building systems design
• Arc flash analysis
• Energy modeling services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Brighton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Design Services: Project-based professional services revenue from providing mechanical and electrical engineering design services. Services include design and construction administration for mechanical, electrical, fire suppression, telecommunication, and security systems. Revenue is generated through consulting engagements on construction projects ranging from small renovations to large multi-million dollar facility projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Ericksen Ellison & Associates is a mechanical and electrical engineering design firm that provides building systems design and construction administration for commercial, institutional, and government projects. Core offerings include HVAC, plumbing, electrical distribution, fire suppression, telecommunication, and security system design, with specialized services in retail chain prototype design, arc flash analysis, and energy modeling. Services are project-based, ranging from small renovations to multi-million-dollar facility builds.

Product overview

Ericksen Ellison & Associates (EEA Engineers) is a mechanical and electrical engineering firm founded in 1954, offering a unified portfolio of engineering services rather than a modular software platform. The core offerings consist of Electrical Engineering Services and Mechanical Engineering Services, which serve as the foundational capabilities. These are complemented by specialized services including Retail Design Services (for retail/restaurant clients across 47 states), Arc Flash Analysis (electrical safety studies), Energy Modeling (for LEED and MN B3 projects), and Construction Administration & Commissioning (project delivery and quality assurance). The company designs cost-effective, energy-efficient, and maintainable building systems tailored to client needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Engineering Services Comprehensive electrical engineering services including interior and exterior lighting design, fire alarm and life safety systems, power distribution, backup generators, critical power systems, telecommunication systems, building security systems, and photovoltaic renewable energy systems design for commercial, institutional, and government building projects.
• Mechanical Engineering Services Mechanical engineering services encompassing HVAC systems design, plumbing systems, building automation systems, renewable energy systems (solar thermal and ground-source heat pumps), fire protection, HVAC assessment and life cycle cost analysis, and BIM and 3D modeling for building projects.
• Retail Design Services Specialized mechanical and electrical engineering design services for retail and restaurant projects, including prototype development, interior and exterior lighting, HVAC, plumbing, building automation, kitchen exhaust systems, and landlord shell building design for national and regional retail and restaurant chain clients.
• Arc Flash Analysis Engineering study providing detailed worker safety information for electrical equipment, panels, switch gear, and motor control centers. Includes short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, arc flash risk assessment, and safety labeling to ensure compliance with OSHA and National Electrical Code requirements.
• Energy Modeling Accurate energy modeling services for buildings to help owners assess operating costs and optimize energy efficiency, supporting LEED and MN B3 compliance projects with analysis tools to guide engineering-related choices for new and existing buildings.
• Construction Administration and Commissioning Quality assurance process ensuring buildings perform according to design intent and owner's operational needs. Services include plan review, bidding support, submittal review, construction meeting management, cost estimate review, dispute settlement, and commissioning with performance monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• LEED Gold certification achieved for Minnesota DNR Glenwood Office building
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 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

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ME Engineers: ME Engineers is a national mechanical and electrical engineering consulting firm serving commercial, institutional, and retail clients with MEP design, energy modeling, and commissioning services — directly comparable to EEA's core MEP consulting model across both building types and service lines.
• Affiliated Engineers: Affiliated Engineers is a multi-disciplinary MEP engineering consulting firm providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and commissioning services for complex building projects — directly comparable to EEA in scope of services and project delivery approach.
• Newcomb & Boyd: Newcomb & Boyd provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology engineering consulting for commercial, healthcare, education, and government facilities — a comparable full-service MEP consulting peer to EEA's integrated service offering.
• Peter Basso Associates: Peter Basso Associates is an MEP engineering consulting firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology design for commercial, institutional, healthcare, and government clients — closely aligned with EEA's institutional/government and retail mix.
• Morrissey Engineering: Morrissey Engineering is an MEP engineering consulting firm serving healthcare, education, government, and commercial sectors with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design — comparable to EEA's institutional/government project mix.
• RTM Engineering Consultants: RTM Engineering Consultants is a national MEP, fire protection, and technology engineering firm serving retail, restaurant, hospitality, and commercial clients across multiple U.S. states — directly comparable to EEA's multi-state retail/restaurant chain design focus.

Broad incumbents

• EMCOR Group: EMCOR Group is a publicly traded provider of mechanical and electrical construction, energy, and building services for commercial, industrial, and utility clients — a much larger incumbent serving the same MEP/building services space as EEA.
• WSP: WSP is a global professional services firm offering engineering and design services including MEP, building systems, and energy consulting across buildings, transportation, and environment — a broad incumbent with significant overlap in building MEP consulting.
• Stantec: Stantec is a global engineering, architecture, and consulting firm providing MEP and building engineering services among a broad portfolio — a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in building systems consulting for institutional and commercial clients.
• Southland Industries: Southland Industries is a large mechanical and electrical design-build, fabrication, and service firm operating across multiple U.S. regions. It overlaps with EEA in MEP design but operates at much larger scale and integrates construction delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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