Novus Engineering

What Novus Engineering does

Novus Engineering Inc. is a Vancouver, Canada-based engineering consulting firm founded in 2011 that provides project management, design, and technical consulting services tailored specifically to small and medium-sized mining companies. Its service catalogue comprises seven integrated modules: project management and project engineering; design and structural, mechanical, and civil engineering; procurement and logistics; process and instrumentation; building systems and services; piping (including Arctic-climate and oil-and-gas applications using 3D design software); and electrical (industrial automation, plant power distribution, and motor/process controls). The firm engages across the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed engineering, procurement, construction support, and NI 43-101-compliant technical reporting, with commodity coverage spanning diamonds, coal, gold, copper, lead, zinc, aluminum, and potash. Underlying technology consists of industry-standard engineering software, 3D piping design tools, and best-practice project management methodologies — no proprietary AI/ML or data platform is indicated.

The business model is fee-for-service professional services delivered through a flexible, contractor-based approach in which customized project teams are assembled to match each engagement's scope. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no public rate card. Revenue streams flow from direct client engagements with mining operators, supplemented by word-of-mouth referrals and direct relationship-based selling within the industry; the company maintains an active LinkedIn presence and a project portfolio website as primary marketing assets. The go-to-market explicitly targets small and medium-sized mining clients that the firm argues are underserved by larger EPC firms — differentiating on equal-quality engineering delivery at appropriate scale rather than on cost or technology. Geographic scope is global despite a single Vancouver headquarters, with demonstrated project execution in British Columbia, Yukon, and Greenland.

A notable structural relationship is the joint-venture partnership with internationally recognized firm DRA Global announced on July 9, 2018, which adds specialized expertise in environmental, water management, mining, and geology while preserving Novus's focus on smaller mining clients. Ownership is private with no external institutional investors or parent-company relationships disclosed; the company remains founder/operator-led. Headcount is reported at 11-50, consistent with a boutique consulting firm whose scale is purposely constrained to deliver senior-talent engagement on smaller projects.

Name

Novus Engineering

Legal name

Novus Engineering Inc.

Website

https://novus-eng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vancouver-based engineering consulting firm providing project management, design, and technical services across the full mining project lifecycle, specifically serving small and medium-sized mining companies worldwide with a contractor-based delivery model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Process Plant General Contracting (IMAFAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Mining engineering consulting
• Project management services
• Structural mechanical engineering
• Process plant design
• Piping electrical engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Consulting Services: Novus generates revenue through providing fee-for-service engineering and technical consulting engagements. Services are delivered through project-specific teams assembled to meet client needs, with engagements ranging from feasibility studies through detailed engineering and construction support. The flexible contractor-based model allows for cost-effective service delivery tailored to each project scope.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Novus Engineering Inc. is an engineering consulting firm that provides project management, project engineering, and a suite of technical engineering services—including structural/mechanical/civil design, process and instrumentation, piping, electrical, building systems, and procurement/logistics—specifically designed for small and medium-sized mining companies and projects spanning feasibility through construction.

Product overview

Novus Engineering Inc. is an engineering and consulting services firm that provides a comprehensive suite of services specifically designed for small and medium-sized mining companies and projects. The company offers seven integrated service modules: Project Management and Project Engineering, Design and Structural/Mechanical/Civil Engineering, Procurement and Logistics, Process and Instrumentation, Building Systems and Services, Piping, and Electrical. These services span the full project lifecycle from feasibility studies through construction, and cover mining operations in diamonds, coal, gold, copper, lead, zinc, aluminum, and potash. The firm operates on a flexible, contractor-based approach, assembling customized project teams to meet specific client needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Management and Project Engineering Project scoping, estimating, scheduling, implementation planning, and management services using industry-standard software and best-practices methodologies. Designed for mining companies needing end-to-end project leadership from feasibility through construction.
• Design and Structural, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering Comprehensive engineering design services including building structures, foundations, machine/equipment supports, materials handling systems, conveyor design, and mechanical/pump engineering for mining applications.
• Procurement and Logistics Procurement services including engineering/vendor liaisons, bid evaluations, equipment inspection, and expediting for mining project supply chains.
• Process and Instrumentation Process plant operations and design expertise specializing in large-scale grinding and flotation circuits, instrumentation, and process controls for mining operations.
• Building Systems and Services Specialized design services for HVAC systems, compressed air, fuel, boiler, fire protection, steam, glycol, chilled water, plumbing, drainage, dust collection, and DDC controls for mining facilities.
• Piping Design and installation of piping systems for mining slurry, oil and gas applications, utilizing 3D software for efficient design services in various climates including Arctic conditions and warm weather.
• Electrical Industrial automation, plant power distribution, motor and process control assessment and implementation services with over 30 years of experience for mining and industrial facilities.

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DRA GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2018On July 9th, 2018, Novus Engineering Inc. announced a joint-venture partnership with internationally recognized firm DRA Global. The partnership provides additional engineering strength as well as more specialized expertise in environmental, water management, mining, and geology. For peer review and strategic direction, Novus is assisted by senior associates well recognized within the mining industry. This collaboration enables Novus to offer expanded capabilities while maintaining their focus on smaller mining company clients.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• WSP Global: Global professional services consultancy with a mining practice (incorporating the legacy Golder Associates). Provides engineering, environmental, and project management services to mining clients across feasibility, design, and construction phases — directly overlapping Novus's service portfolio at a much larger scale.
• Stantec: Large multi-disciplinary engineering firm with an active mining sector practice covering feasibility studies, detailed design, and environmental services. Overlaps with Novus's engineering consulting and process plant design offerings, though serving a broader and larger client base.
• Tetra Tech: Large engineering and consulting firm with mining and resource management services including feasibility, design, and environmental support. Competes with Novus for engineering mandates but at significantly larger scale and broader sector coverage.
• Hatch: Global engineering consultancy with a major mining practice offering feasibility, project management, and EPCM services. Comparable as a mining engineering services provider but operates at vastly larger scale and serves tier-1 mining majors rather than Novus's small/medium niche.
• Wood (mining practice): Global engineering and consulting firm with mining services spanning feasibility, process design, and project management. Comparable in mining engineering consulting offerings though operating across multiple sectors at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Piteau Associates: Boutique geotechnical and mining engineering consultancy based in British Columbia. Closely comparable to Novus as a small, specialized mining engineering firm focused on Canadian and international mining clients with deep technical expertise.
• SLR Consulting: Global environmental and advisory firm with a mining practice covering feasibility, engineering, and ESG services. Comparable mid-tier competitor for Novus's small/medium mining client segment with overlapping technical and consulting offerings.
• Ausenco: Engineering and project management firm specializing in the resources sector (minerals, metals, process plants). Most comparable to Novus in terms of mining-centric focus, process plant design capabilities, and project-specific team assembly — though with a broader international footprint.
• SRK Consulting: Independent consulting firm specializing in mining and geosciences, with strong expertise in NI 43-101 technical reporting, feasibility studies, and resource estimation. Directly competes with Novus in serving small and mid-cap mining clients on technical and feasibility mandates.
• DRA Global: International engineering and project delivery firm focused on mining, minerals, and infrastructure. Most direct comparable given the active JV partnership with Novus; competes in the same mining engineering services space and is itself a peer rather than purely a partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/novusengineering

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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