EFLA Engineers

What EFLA Engineers does

EFLA Engineers is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, with formal origins dating to a 2008 merger of four Icelandic engineering firms and operational roots in power transmission consulting extending back to 1993. The firm provides engineering and consulting services across five core solution areas — transmission and renewable energy, transport and mobility, buildings, risk and safety, and sustainability and environment — serving national grid operators, government transport authorities, construction developers, and energy companies. EFLA holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications audited by BSI, is a BREEAM-NOR pioneer since 2008, and is registered with the UN Global Compact.

The company's technology stack combines advanced engineering tools (BIM, PLS-CADD/TOWER for power line modeling, Visum and Vissim for transport simulation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and ISO-compliant LCA/LCC calculation tools) with deep domain specialization accumulated over 40+ years in Nordic HVAC and HVDC power transmission. Notable proprietary work includes specialized lighting design for the Langjökull ice cave and a unique 'washed lava' facade coating developed for the Blue Lagoon Dermatology Center. The firm maintains over 20 country project reach and is described as the 'Nordic region's most recognized design environment for power lines.'

EFLA operates a professional services model with project-based fees generated through competitive public and private tenders and long-term frame agreements with major Nordic and European grid operators including Statnett (Norway), Landsnet (Iceland), Svenska kraftnät (Sweden), RTE (France), and PSE (Poland). The group employs 500-600 specialists across seven countries through wholly-owned subsidiaries: EFLA AS (Norway, 2008), EFLA AB (Sweden, 2014), EFLA Polska (Poland, full acquisition 2019), KSLD (Scotland, 2018), HECLA SAS (France, majority stake 2022), and EFLA ApS (Denmark, 2024). Iceland and Norway are defined as the home market; the company is employee-owned with no external institutional investors or public listing referenced.

Name

EFLA Engineers

Legal name

EFLA hf

Website

https://efla.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

EFLA Engineers is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, employing 500-600 specialists across seven countries to deliver power transmission, transport infrastructure, buildings, risk management, and sustainability consulting to national grid operators and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Overhead Transmission Line EPC (HV/EHV) (EUAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

T&D project/program management & owner’s engineering (EPCM/PMC) (EUADAKAF), Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF)

Keywords

• Power transmission engineering
• Transport infrastructure consulting
• Building engineering services
• Geotechnical engineering consulting
• Sustainability consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Reykjavík

HQ country

Iceland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: EFLA generates revenue through professional engineering and consulting services across multiple disciplines including transmission and distribution, transport infrastructure, buildings, risk and safety, and sustainability. Revenue is project-based, generated through competitive public and private tenders and frame agreements with major utility and government clients. The firm operates across Nordic and international markets.
2. Technical R&D and Specialized Engineering: EFLA also derives revenue from specialized technical services including BIM implementation, life cycle assessment, environmental consulting, and risk management consulting. These services are bundled with main engineering engagements or provided as standalone consulting assignments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EFLA Engineers is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that delivers professional services across five core areas: transmission and renewable energy (overhead lines, substations, cables, HVAC/HVDC), transport and mobility (bridges, roads, tunnels, ports, traffic systems), buildings (structural, HVAC, electrical, fire safety, BIM), risk and safety (risk management, emergency planning, fire safety), and sustainability and environment (LCA, carbon footprint, circular economy). Services span feasibility studies, detailed design, project management, and construction support, delivered primarily to public utilities, grid operators, and government infrastructure clients.

Product overview

EFLA Engineers is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm offering a broad portfolio of professional services organized around five core solution areas: Transmission and Renewable Energy (power lines, substations, cables), Transport and Mobility (bridges, roads, tunnels, ports, smart mobility), Buildings (structural, HVAC, electrical, fire safety, BIM), Risk and Safety (risk management, emergency planning), and Sustainability and Environment (LCA, carbon footprint, circular economy). The firm operates a unified consulting delivery model where cross-disciplinary teams combine expertise from all practice areas on complex projects. Named offerings include specialized services such as BIM, BREEAM certification, geotechnical engineering, acoustics, landscape architecture, and transport modeling, which are available as standalone modules or combined with the core solution areas. The portfolio is delivered internationally across seven countries (Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France, Poland, Scotland) through subsidiary companies including EFLA AS (Norway), EFLA AB (Sweden), ISPOL-PROJEKT/EFLA Polska (Poland), HECLA SAS (France), and KSLD (Scotland). Notable branded deliverables include the washed lava facade coating developed for the Blue Lagoon project, and the award-winning design masts for Statnett.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transmission and Renewable Energy Engineering Multidisciplinary engineering and consulting services for electrical transmission infrastructure and renewable energy projects, covering power lines, substations, HVAC and HVDC installations, cable systems, wind farm connections, and grid modernization. Services span load flow and feasibility studies, socio-economic analyses, environmental impact assessments, conceptual design, detailed dimensioning, and construction and operations support for national grid operators and energy utilities.
• Transport and Mobility Engineering Planning and engineering consulting for roads, bridges, tunnels, ports, harbors, traffic systems, cycling infrastructure, and smart mobility solutions. Services span feasibility studies, traffic data collection and analysis, detailed design, macro and micro traffic simulation, public transport planning, and construction follow-up for government road authorities and municipalities.
• Building Engineering

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 years of experience in large transmission projects in the Nordic region
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 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

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EFLA ApS (Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EFLA ApS was established in Copenhagen in 2024 as EFLA's entry into the Danish market, as part of the company's strategy to establish footholds in new markets.
• HECLA SAS (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022HECLA SAS was established in 2001 by Línuhönnun, Afl (later part of EFLA), Landsvirkjun, and Jean Chauveau. EFLA became the majority owner in 2022 by acquiring all shares from Landsvirkjun. HECLA is a wholly-owned subsidiary headquartered in Paris, specializing in high-voltage power transmission planning and design, serving RTE primarily.
• ISPOL-PROJEKTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ISPOL-PROJEKT was established in Łódź, Poland in 2000. EFLA was a co-owner since 2003 and acquired the company fully in 2019, renaming it EFLA Polska. It is now EFLA's second-largest office after Reykjavík, specializing in high-voltage substations and power line design.
• KSLDminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2018KSLD, a respected lighting design studio established in Edinburgh in 1989, was acquired by EFLA in November 2018. The acquisition expanded EFLA's lighting design capacity and market access across the Nordic region, Europe, and the Middle East.
• EFLA AB (Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014EFLA AB was established in Stockholm in 2014 (spring) to strengthen EFLA's focus on the Swedish market, providing specialized services in high-voltage lines and power transmission/distribution projects.
• Widenoja Design / Eva WidenojaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEFLA collaborated with industrial designer Eva Widenoja on the Design Mast project at Øygardstølen in Rogaland, Norway. Eva Widenoja provided the design concept and EFLA handled engineering and detailing. The project received significant attention as the masts are located near the popular Kjerag tourist destination.
• StatnettcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatnett (Norwegian national grid operator) is EFLA's primary client for power transmission projects in Norway. EFLA has been involved in Statnett projects since the early assignments for Statnett Entreprenør in 1993. EFLA serves as engineering consultant for the 420 kV Vestre korridor project and has frame agreements with Statnett.
• LandsnetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandsnet is the Icelandic national grid operator. EFLA has frame agreements with Landsnet and has been providing consulting services to the Icelandic energy sector since 1993.
• Svenska kraftnätcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish national grid operator with frame agreements with EFLA for power transmission engineering services.
• RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Électricité)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench national grid operator. HECLA, EFLA's wholly-owned subsidiary in France, serves RTE primarily through frame agreements for overhead line transmission projects, led by the HEI group companies.
• PSE (Polski Operator Systemu Tranzytowego)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSE is the Polish national grid operator. EFLA Polska (ISPOL-PROJEKT) has been a key project partner for PSE since the early 2000s, including the Kromolice–Plewiska high-voltage line (2003-2006) and ongoing substations and power line projects.
• Wiberg arkitekterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm collaborated with EFLA on the Nattland Oppveksttun project in Bergen, Norway (2011-2017).
• Smedsvig landskapsarkitekterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape architecture firm collaborated with EFLA on the Nattland Oppveksttun project in Bergen, Norway (2011-2017).
• Ånundsminde MaskinminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor for the Nattland Oppveksttun project.
• IPU Ing. (Germany)minorOthersEFLA has an affiliated company in Germany. Listed as a location on the global EFLA website.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• AFRY: Swedish-Finnish engineering firm (formerly ÅF and Pöyry) with large energy and infrastructure practices, including power transmission design; a key competitor for Nordic and European utility engagements.
• COWI: Danish engineering firm with significant infrastructure, energy, and sustainability practices; competes with EFLA on Scandinavian and European transport and energy mandates.
• AtkinsRéalis: Global engineering firm (formerly SNC-Lavalin) with a large nuclear, transmission, and infrastructure practice; competes with EFLA on European utility and grid modernization projects.
• Ramboll: Danish-headquartered global engineering consultancy with substantial energy transmission and infrastructure practices across the Nordics and Europe; broader geographic reach and larger bench than EFLA.
• Sweco: Swedish engineering consultancy with strong Nordic presence across energy, transport, water, and buildings; operates a similar multidisciplinary consulting model to EFLA but at significantly larger scale.
• WSP: Global engineering consultancy with established Nordic operations (including former Lahmeyer and Wood E&I assets) and significant transmission/distribution capabilities; much larger but overlapping on utility mandates.
• Tractebel: European engineering consultancy owned by ENGIE with deep transmission and energy infrastructure expertise; particularly strong in France where EFLA's HECLA subsidiary also serves RTE.

Direct peers

• Norconsult: Largest Norwegian engineering consultancy with overlapping energy, transport, buildings, and risk/safety practices; competes head-to-head with EFLA on Statnett, NVE, and municipal infrastructure tenders.
• Multiconsult: Norwegian engineering consultancy with parallel practices across energy transmission, transport, buildings, and sustainability, frequently competing for the same Nordic utility and public-sector mandates as EFLA.
• Eltel: Nordic-headquartered specialist in power line and grid construction services; more EPC-focused than EFLA but competes for similar transmission and distribution utility work across the Nordics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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