Ettinger Engineering Associates

What Ettinger Engineering Associates does

Ettinger Engineering Associates is a privately held, full-service consulting engineering firm founded in 1960 and headquartered at 505 8th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The firm delivers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) engineering design, sustainable and LEED-accredited design, building commissioning, special inspections, civil engineering, and low-voltage systems to architects, developers, municipal agencies, and institutions. EEA has engineered nearly 1,000 buildings across the New York Tri-State area, including marquee projects such as Mercedes House, Domino Development Site E, Atlantic Yards Building B3, the DSNY Staten Island Garages, the JFK Full Service Marriott, La Central, and the Downtown Brooklyn Cultural District.

The firm monetizes through professional services fees tied to project scope and complexity, with revenue derived from MEP/FP core engineering and adjacent sustainability, commissioning, inspection, civil, and low-voltage engagements. EEA's technical stack relies on credentialed staff (PE-licensed engineers, LEED APs, CxA, CEM, TAB-certified specialists) and tooling that includes Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis, CHP/cogeneration design, vacuum plumbing for waterfront structures, and integrated solar PV/thermal system design. The firm holds no disclosed external funding, operates without a parent company, and continues to be led by founder Edward C. Ettinger as Managing Principal, with principals Pournamasi Rath and Ed Ettinger also active in firm leadership and external technical positioning.

Commercially, EEA operates a sales-led, relationship-driven GTM concentrated in the NY Tri-State region, with long-standing partnerships with architects such as TEN Arquitectos, SHOP Architects, Gene Kaufman, Aufgang & Subotovksy, Morris Adjmi, and Dattner. Channel presence is minimal, anchored by the firm website, project portfolio, and earned media via NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence awards, ENERGY STAR certifications, and ULI/AIA recognition. The firm's strategy is increasingly oriented toward decarbonization advisory tied to NYC Local Law 97 and the 80x50 program, evidenced by successive NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence wins in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Name

Ettinger Engineering Associates

Legal name

Ettinger Engineering Associates

Website

https://ettingerengineering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ettinger Engineering Associates is a privately held, NYC-based MEP/FP consulting engineering firm founded in 1960, serving developers, municipal agencies, architects, and institutions across the NY Tri-State area with sustainable design, commissioning, inspections, and civil engineering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Product Design & Mechanical Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy Systems & Power Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAG), Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

Keywords

• MEP consulting engineering
• Sustainable building design
• Building commissioning services
• Special inspections
• Civil engineering consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. MEP/FP Consulting Engineering: Core mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering design services for new construction and renovation projects. Fees based on project scope and complexity.
2. Sustainable Design Services: LEED certification consulting, Enterprise Green Communities compliance, NYSERDA program compliance, energy modeling, and sustainability program management.
3. Commissioning and Special Inspections: LEED Commissioning, DOB Commissioning, TR8 and TR1 inspections, field verification services, energy audits (ASHRAE Level 1, 2, 3).
4. Civil Engineering Services: Stormwater management, DEP site connection plans, hydrological analyses, field investigations for NYC projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ettinger Engineering Associates is a full-service consulting engineering firm that provides Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) design services for building construction and renovation projects. The firm complements its core MEP/FP practice with sustainable design (LEED, NYSERDA, ENERGY STAR compliance), building commissioning, special inspections, civil engineering, and low voltage systems design. Services are delivered through direct project-based engagements with architects, developers, municipal agencies, institutions, and other engineers, primarily in the New York Tri-State area.

Product overview

Ettinger Engineering Associates is a full-service MEP/FP consulting engineering firm offering a unified suite of services centered on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering. The company operates as a single integrated practice where MEP/FP Consulting Engineering serves as the core offering, supplemented by specialized services in Sustainable Design (including LEED, ENERGY STAR, and NYSERDA compliance), Commissioning, Special Inspections, Civil Engineering, and Low Voltage Systems. These services are delivered as an integrated engineering partnership rather than as separate product modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MEP/FP Consulting Engineering Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection engineering design services for new construction and renovation of residential, commercial, hospitality, cultural, educational, and municipal buildings in the New York Tri-State area.
• Sustainable Design

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1,000 buildings completed in the New York Tri-State area over nearly 60 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• TEN ArquitectoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with TEN Arquitectos on multiple projects including Downtown Brooklyn Cultural District and DSNY Staten Island Garage. TEN serves as architect while EEA provides MEP/FP and sustainable design services.
• SHOP ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with SHOP Architects on Domino Development Site E, a 550,000 sq ft LEED certified residential building as part of the Domino Sugar Factory development.
• Gene Kaufman ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Gene Kaufman Architects on JFK Full Service Marriott (363-key hotel) and Cambria Hotel & Suites (196-room hotel).
• Aufgang & Subotovksy ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership on Boricua College, Boricua Village, and multiple Bronx development projects including Bruckner by the Bridge and Bathgate Avenue Apartments.
• Morris Adjmi ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 1616 Whitestone Expressway, a 58,000 sq ft state-of-the-art energy-efficient office building targeting LEED Gold certification.
• MHG Architects and FX FowlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on La Central Buildings A & B + YMCA, a five-building, 992-unit mixed-use affordable housing development in the Bronx.
• Dattner ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on multiple projects including Via Verde (LEED Gold), Jewish Community Center of Staten Island, and Halletts Point Development.
• Marriott InternationalkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEEA serves as MEP/FP engineer for Marriott-branded hotels including JFK Full Service Marriott and JFK Residence Inn, working with brand standards and requirements.
• New York City Department of Design & Construction (NYCDDC)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with NYCDCC on municipal projects including DSNY facilities, DEP projects, and public infrastructure.
• NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple projects have received NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence awards and incentives. EEA designs to NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program standards.
• NYC Economic Development Corp (NYCEDC)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Downtown Brooklyn Cultural District, a 50,000 sq ft cultural fit-out with multiple cultural tenants including 651 Arts, BAM Cinemas, and MoCADA.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AKF Group: AKF Group is an NYC-based MEP/FP engineering firm with strong expertise in life sciences, healthcare, and commercial buildings, providing directly comparable MEP design and commissioning services to EEA's core offerings.
• ME Engineers: ME Engineers is a US-based MEP engineering consulting firm with expertise in complex building systems, acoustics, and lighting design, serving as a comparable peer for EEA in commercial, cultural, and high-performance building projects.
• Syska Hennessy Group: Syska Hennessy Group is a global MEP and critical facilities engineering firm with a major NYC presence, offering MEP/FP design, commissioning, and energy services that closely overlap with EEA's service portfolio across commercial, healthcare, and institutional projects.
• Vanderweil Engineers: Vanderweil Engineers is a Boston-headquartered MEP/FP engineering firm with strong NYC presence, providing directly comparable mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design services with overlap in higher education, healthcare, and commercial markets.
• Jaros, Baum & Bolles: Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JBB) is a leading NYC-based MEP consulting engineering firm with a 100+ year history serving developers, architects, and institutions across the New York metropolitan area, directly competing with EEA on high-rise residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
• Cosentini Associates: Cosentini Associates is a prominent NYC MEP engineering consulting firm (now part of Tetra Tech) with deep expertise in sustainable design, high-performance buildings, and large-scale urban projects, directly competing with EEA across commercial, residential, and institutional sectors.

Broad incumbents

• Buro Happold: Buro Happold is a global engineering consultancy with MEP and sustainability practices operating in NYC, providing comparable services to EEA across cultural, educational, and commercial sectors, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Arup: Arup is a global engineering consultancy with significant NYC operations providing MEP/FP, sustainability, and specialty engineering services that overlap with EEA across cultural, commercial, and high-performance building sectors.
• Stantec Buildings: Stantec is a global engineering, architecture, and consulting firm with a strong NYC presence providing MEP/FP and sustainable design services that overlap with EEA, but operating across multiple sectors and geographies at far greater scale.
• WSP USA Buildings: WSP is a major global engineering consultancy with a substantial NYC MEP/FP and sustainable buildings practice, offering overlapping services to EEA but at much larger scale through acquisitions (including the former Parsons Brinckerhoff and Power Engineers).

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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