What EFLA Consulting Engineers does

EFLA Consulting Engineers is a privately-held, Iceland-headquartered engineering consulting firm founded in 2008 through the merger of four Icelandic engineering consultancies whose collective history extends back to 1973. The firm employs approximately 550 specialists across seven European country subsidiaries (Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, France via HECLA SAS, and Scotland via KSLD) and describes itself as one of the European leaders in transmission line design, covering voltages from 11 kV to 765 kV AC/DC for national grid operators and utilities. Beyond transmission and distribution, EFLA operates horizontal engineering service lines covering renewable energy (wind, hydro, geothermal, hydrogen/e-fuels), buildings, industrial facilities (aluminium, food processing, data centers, automation), sustainability and environment, transportation and mobility, urban planning, and risk and safety.

The company's core product set is project-based professional engineering services delivered through competitive bids and multi-year framework agreements with major European transmission system operators including Statnett (Norway), RTE (France), Landsnet (Iceland), Energinet (Denmark), and Svenska Kraftnät (Sweden). Technical differentiation rests on (i) official agency status for Power Line Systems PLS-CADD software with global training delivery, (ii) pioneering R&D with Statnett on all-aluminium 420 kV transmission towers halving CO2 footprint versus steel, and (iii) accumulated design expertise in extreme-environment transmission infrastructure (Iceland, northern Norway, Greenland, Canada). Notable specialty capabilities include an award-winning lighting design practice via KSLD (Langjökull Ice Cave, Darc Awards) and geothermal expertise demonstrated through participation in the World Geothermal Congress in Canada.

EFLA operates on a professional services revenue model with project-based fees negotiated per engagement and structured billing against staffing levels, contract scope, and complexity. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting utilities, TSOs, developers (including Ørsted for offshore wind), and public-sector clients, with framework agreements providing recurring revenue anchors. The firm holds ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications audited by BSI, ÍST 85:2012 equal pay certification, UN Global Compact membership, and has been recognized annually as one of Creditinfo's "Strongest in Iceland" companies since 2010. EFLA is not backed by external institutional investors and has no public listing.

Name

EFLA Consulting Engineers

Legal name

EFLA Consulting Engineers

Website

https://efla-engineers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

EFLA Consulting Engineers is a privately-held Icelandic-headquartered engineering consultancy with ~550 specialists across 7 European countries, providing transmission line design (11 kV to 765 kV), renewable energy, buildings, industrial, sustainability, and transportation engineering services to national grid operators, utilities, and developers primarily across the Nordics and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Energy Systems & Power Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA), Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF), Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ), Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore) (EUAEAAAF), Telecom, SCADA & OPGW/Fiber Integration for T&D Projects (EUAEABAG)

Keywords

• Transmission line engineering
• Power grid consulting
• Renewable energy engineering
• Substation design services
• Infrastructure consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Reykjavík

HQ country

Iceland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 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 Consulting Services: EFLA provides high-quality engineering and consulting services globally. Revenue is generated through project-based consulting fees for engineering design, project management, technical advisory, and specialized services across transmission lines, substations, buildings, industry, and sustainability sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EFLA Consulting Engineers is a general engineering and consulting firm providing high-quality engineering solutions worldwide. The company designs power transmission lines (11 kV to 765 kV AC/DC), substations, renewable energy facilities, buildings, industrial plants, transportation infrastructure, urban plans, and sustainability/environmental projects. It delivers multidisciplinary services across transmission and distribution, renewable energy, buildings, industry, transportation, urban planning, sustainability, and risk/safety for utilities, TSOs, developers, industrial clients, and government entities.

Product overview

EFLA Consulting Engineers is a general engineering and consulting company providing high-quality solutions worldwide. The company operates as a unified portfolio of interconnected engineering service lines rather than a single software product. The core offerings include Transmission Lines and Distribution services (covering transmission infrastructure from 11kV to 765kV), Renewable Energy (wind, hydro, geothermal), Buildings, Industry (automation, food processing, data centers), Sustainability and Environment, Transportation and Mobility, Urban Planning, and Risk and Safety. Key sub-brands include HECLA (French subsidiary for power transmission) and KSLD (Scottish lighting design studio). The company emphasizes its one-stop shop approach, combining interdisciplinary expertise across these service areas to deliver projects from initial concept through completion. Notable specialized offerings include Geothermal Energy consulting and official PLS-CADD training courses for power line design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HECLA: French subsidiary specializing in high voltage energy transmission and distribution infrastructure
• KSLD

Products and services

• Transmission Lines Complete design of power transmission lines from 11 kV to 765 kV AC or DC, including route selection, tower spotting, geotechnical design, environmental impact assessment, 3D visualizations, and construction support across challenging terrains.
• Transmission and Distribution Consulting services for transmission lines and related infrastructure including substations and underground cable networks, covering feasibility studies, load flow analysis, environmental impact assessments, concept studies, detail design, procurement, and construction support.
• Renewable Energy Engineering services for renewable energy projects including wind power, hydropower, geothermal energy, hydrogen and e-fuels, and socio-economic studies, with over four decades of experience in large-scale projects.
• Buildings Engineering consultancy services for buildings including structural, electrical, ventilation, acoustic, and facade design, spanning residential, commercial, and industrial sectors across Iceland and the Nordics.
• Industry Multi-disciplinary engineering services for industrial sectors including aluminium production, water and wastewater, data centers, food processing, automation, and software development.
• Sustainability and Environment Life cycle approach sustainability consulting covering water, waste management, air quality, strategic planning, environmental monitoring, EIA and permits, climate and carbon footprint, and circular economy solutions.
• Transportation and Mobility Transport engineering services covering roads, rail, tunnels, bridges, ports, aviation, traffic analysis, smart mobility, and transport systems analysis.
• Urban Planning Land use planning and strategic environmental assessment services including master plans, local plans, framework plans, conservation plans, solid waste management, transportation planning, and smart city solutions.
• Risk and Safety Risk management and safety systems including project risk management, fire safety, natural disaster planning, transport safety, occupational health and safety strategies, and emergency response planning.
• Geothermal Energy Expertise in geothermal energy consulting and design for electricity generation, heating, and industrial applications, including direct use in aquaculture and spa facilities.
• PLS-CADD Training Courses Official PLS-CADD training courses for overhead power line design, sag-tension analysis, and engineering workflows, provided as an authorized agency for Power Line Systems software.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions reduced by factor of 2 over steel towers through aluminium transmission tower design
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HECLA SAScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022HECLA SAS is EFLA's French subsidiary based in Paris, specializing in high voltage energy transmission and distribution. EFLA became majority owner in 2022 following acquisition of shares from Landsvirkjun Power and Jean Chauveau. HECLA was founded in 2001 and leads the HEI group of companies servicing French grid operator RTE through framework agreements.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• COWI: Danish engineering consultancy with deep Nordic roots and significant transmission, energy, and infrastructure practices. Competes head-to-head with EFLA on Nordic TSO mandates and shares the multi-disciplinary European engineering model.
• Norconsult: Largest pure-play Norwegian engineering consultancy with substantial energy and transmission work for Statnett and other Nordic utilities. Directly comparable business model, customer base, and Nordic geographic focus to EFLA.
• Multiconsult: Oslo-listed Norwegian engineering consultancy with a strong Statnett relationship and similar Nordic transmission line design capabilities. Closest direct competitor to EFLA's Norwegian office for Statnett framework agreements.
• Sweco Group: Stockholm-headquartered engineering and design consultancy with leading Nordic transmission, renewable energy, and infrastructure practices. Sweco is a direct competitor for Svenska Kraftnät and other Nordic TSO mandates and operates with a similar size and footprint.
• AFRY (formerly ÅF / Pöyry): Stockholm-based engineering consultancy formed from the merger of ÅF and Pöyry, with significant European transmission, hydropower, and renewable energy practices. Competes with EFLA on Nordic TSO mandates and on hydropower design across Europe.
• Ramboll Group: Danish-headquartered engineering consultancy with a major Nordic transmission and renewable energy practice serving many of the same TSOs as EFLA (Energinet, Statnett, Svenska Kraftnät). Ramboll is a comparable European engineering brand with similar multidisciplinary service lines.

Broad incumbents

• Tractebel (Engie): Belgian-headquartered engineering consultancy owned by Engie with deep transmission, substation, and renewable energy practices across Europe. Competes with HECLA on RTE and other European TSO mandates as a global-scale incumbent.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering consultancy with a large European power transmission and energy transition practice. Competes with EFLA on flagship TSO programs across Europe and offers broader multi-disciplinary delivery capacity.
• WSP Global: Global engineering professional services major with a Power & Energy segment serving European TSOs. Broader and larger than EFLA but increasingly competitive on Nordic transmission and renewable integration mandates.
• Artelia: French-headquartered multidisciplinary engineering group with a significant energy and transmission practice. Overlaps with HECLA's French TSO work for RTE and competes across broader European infrastructure projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EFLAengineers

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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