MCA Consultants, EA Engineering and Richardson Associates Unite to Form Stronger Atlantic Canadian Engineering Firm

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI – MCA Consultants (PEI), MCA Consultants (NS), EA Engineering, and Richardson Associates 1993 Limited are pleased to announce they have officially joined together to create a stronger, more diversified mechanical and electrical engineering and project management firm serving clients across Atlantic Canada.

The merger brings together decades of industry experience, complementary technical expertise, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional engineering solutions. By combining their strengths, the organization is better positioned to meet the growing demands of clients while maintaining the personalized service and local relationships that have long defined each firm.

The newly combined organization will continue to operate with teams in both Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, offering clients expanded capacity, broader technical expertise, and access to larger multidisciplinary project teams. Existing client relationships and project teams will remain unchanged, ensuring continuity while enhancing the resources available to support future growth.

“This is an exciting milestone for our organizations,” said the Leadership Team. “Each of our firms has built a strong reputation based on technical excellence, trusted relationships, and a commitment to our communities. By coming together, we are creating an organization that is even better equipped to serve our clients, support our employees, and contribute to the continued growth of Atlantic Canada.”

The combined organization will offer:

● Expanded mechanical and electrical engineering and project management expertise.
● Offices in both Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.
● Greater project capacity and technical depth.
● Enhanced collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
● Continued local decision-making and personalized client service.

The merger reflects a shared vision of investing in the future—strengthening the firm’s ability to deliver innovative engineering solutions while creating new opportunities for employees and supporting the communities where they live and work.

Clients will continue working with the same trusted professionals they know today while benefiting from the increased capabilities of a larger organization.

The leadership teams of MCA Consultants (PEI), MCA Consultants (NS), EA Engineering, and Richardson Associates 1993 Limited extend their sincere appreciation to their clients, employees, and industry partners whose trust and support have made this next chapter possible.

About the Organization

The combined organization brings together the expertise of MCA Consultants (PEI), MCA Consultants (NS), EA Engineering, and Richardson Associates 1993 Limited to create a leading Atlantic Canadian mechanical and electrical engineering and project management firm. With offices in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, the firm delivers innovative engineering solutions for public and private sector clients across a broad range of industries while remaining committed to local service, technical excellence, and strong community relationships.


Richardson Associates (1993) Limited is a talented and experienced team of professional engineers and technologists offering quality electrical and energy related consulting services.

Fields of activity include: electrical engineering, energy conservation studies and design, public utility planning, public utility rate making and project management.

Mission Statement

Robert L. Sear, P.Eng., President of Richardson Associates (1993) Limited, leads a talented and experienced team of professional engineers and technologists. He and his colleagues bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in electrical engineering design, energy conservation studies and related projects.

Projects

Richardson Associates (1993) Ltd. has worked on many projects in its 44 year history and has provided the electrical design for the majority of larger buildings constructed on Prince Edward Island. We are licensed to practice in the provinces of PEI, NB, NS, NL and Alberta.
The portfolio contains a showcase of some of our more prominent and notable works.