Fueled by strong gains in nuclear and conventional power sectors as well as other markets, Sargent & Lundy climbed into the top three in Engineering News-Record’s newly released Top Design Firms Sourcebook. Overall, the firm moved ahead in multiple market sectors, solidifying its leadership in the power and energy industry.
Notably, the firm ranked No. 1 in Nuclear – a place it has held for seven of the past 10 years. It also saw its highest ranking ever in Fossil Fuel at No. 2, as the demand to improve existing plants and develop new combined-cycle power-generating plants continues. Sargent & Lundy also remained in the top five in Battery Storage and Hydrogen power, and for the 10th consecutive year, it landed in the top 10 in Transmission and Distribution. Outside the power sector, the firm also maintained a top five spot in the Nuclear Waste category.
Here’s a look at all the sectors in which Sargent & Lundy was ranked by ENR in 2025:
- Nuclear Plants, No. 1
- Fossil Fuel, No. 2
- Power, No. 3
- Hydrogen, No. 4
- Nuclear Waste, No. 4
- Battery Storage, No. 5
- Transmission and Distribution, No. 7
- Pipelines, No. 12
- Hazardous Waste, No. 28
- Oil and Gas, No. 30
Earlier this year, Sargent & Lundy ranked 23rd among ENR’s signature Top 500 Design Firms list. The firm secured the No. 14 spot on the magazine’s Top 100 Pure Designers list and made an impressive showing at No. 23 on the Top 50 in International Markets list. Among the Top Professional Services Firms, it placed 36th among the Top 50 Program Management firms.
Sargent & Lundy is a global leader serving clients in the power, energy, industrial, and government sectors. The firm has expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, conventional power, carbon capture, hydrogen, and data centers. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services – from consulting, design, and implementation to construction management, commissioning, and operations/maintenance – with an emphasis on quality and safety.