CEL

Name

CEL

Legal name

Ray Ab Consulting Engineers

Website

https://rayabco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Compliance (BPAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Water treatment engineering
• Wastewater treatment design
• Hydraulic engineering consulting
• Dam and tunnel engineering
• Water infrastructure consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering consulting services including feasibility studies, detail design, and construction supervision for water and wastewater projects. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with government ministries, municipalities, and private sector clients.
2. EPC, BOT, BOO, and PPP Projects: Participation in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer), BOO (Build-Own-Operate), and PPP (Public-Private Partnership) projects in the water and wastewater sector
3. Technical Advisory Services: Providing specialized technical advice, tender documents preparation, and technical support for engineering projects

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ray Ab Consulting Engineers is a Tehran-based consulting engineering firm specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The company provides feasibility studies, basic and detail design, construction supervision, and operation services for water and wastewater treatment plants, dams, water transmission and distribution networks, tunnels, and hydraulic structures. With 40+ years of experience, 750+ technical experts, and 1,300+ completed projects, it serves government ministries, municipalities, and industrial clients across Iran.

Product overview

Ray Ab Consulting Engineers provides comprehensive engineering consulting services for the water and wastewater industry. The company operates as a unified service organization rather than a software platform, offering integrated services across four main departments: Studies and Engineering (covering water treatment, wastewater treatment, and dam/hydraulic structures), Executive Services (construction supervision, technical services, and operation/maintenance), Financial and Support, and International Affairs. The portfolio includes feasibility studies, detailed design, construction supervision, and operational services for water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, dams, transmission systems, distribution networks, irrigation/drainage systems, and environmental assessments. With over 40 years of experience and more than 1,300 completed projects, the company serves government ministries, municipalities, and private sector clients across Iran.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Treatment Plant Design and Supervision Consulting engineering services covering feasibility, basic and detail design, construction supervision, and operation of water treatment plants for government, municipal, and industrial clients.
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Design and Supervision Consulting engineering services covering feasibility, design, construction supervision, and operation of wastewater treatment plants for municipalities, government agencies, and industrial customers.
• Dam and Hydraulic Structures Engineering Feasibility studies, design, and construction supervision services for dams and associated hydraulic structures serving government water-sector clients.
• Water Transmission and Distribution Network Engineering Planning, design, and supervision of water transmission mains, distribution networks, and related hydraulic infrastructure for public-sector clients.
• Tunnel Engineering Services Consulting engineering for water and wastewater conveyance tunnels, including feasibility, design, and construction supervision using methods such as TBM.
• Feasibility and Master Planning Studies Front-end consulting engineering studies covering technical feasibility, economic analysis, and master planning for water and wastewater infrastructure programs.
• Construction Supervision Services On-site construction supervision, contract administration, and quality assurance services for water and wastewater infrastructure construction projects.
• Operation and Maintenance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed 1,300+ projects in water industry across Iran
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 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 indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Black & Veatch: Employee-owned engineering firm specializing in water, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure. Closely comparable in water treatment plant, transmission, and EPC delivery capability.
• WSP: International engineering professional services firm with water and environmental advisory capabilities. Comparable in treatment plant, network, and hydraulic design consulting.
• Stantec: International engineering, architecture, and environmental consultancy with a dedicated water practice spanning treatment, conveyance, and stormwater. Comparable service mix across the full water value chain.
• AECOM: Global engineering consulting giant with a substantial water practice. Comparable in services offered (treatment, transmission, program management) but with vastly broader geographic reach and capital base.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with a significant water and resilience practice. Comparable in feasibility, design, and program management for water utilities.
• Worley: Global engineering and project delivery firm with a strong water and environment portfolio. Competes on EPC, PPP, and program management for municipal and industrial water clients.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global professional services firm with leading water and environmental engineering capabilities. Competes for the same large water infrastructure programs internationally that Ray Ab targets via its International Affairs unit.

Regional players

• GHD: Australia-headquartered global engineering consultancy with a sizable Middle East presence in water and wastewater. Competes with Ray Ab in regional tenders, particularly where Australian/Anglo credentials are valued by clients.

Direct peers

• Moshanir Power Engineering Consultants: Major Iranian engineering consultancy active in power and water infrastructure projects. Competes with Ray Ab on large state-owned water and energy tenders.
• Mahab Ghodss Consulting Engineers: Iranian consulting engineering firm with a long-standing water, energy, and infrastructure practice. Closest domestic direct peer competing for the same government water and wastewater tenders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rayab-consulting-engineers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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 →

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