5 Largest Engineering Companies In The World

Below you can find the list of 5 Largest Engineering Companies in the world. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list, please see 14 largest engineering companies in the world.

5. China Communications Construction

Revenue – $95,096 million

Number of Employees – 197,309

As we move into our Top 5, we have the Chinese players taking the lead. China Communications Construction is a   majorly state-owned entity that is publicly traded and operates as a  multinational engineering and construction company. The company is significantly involved in designing, construction and operation of infrastructure assets. Projects have included highways, bridges, tunnels, railways , subways, airports, oil platforms, and marine ports. The company’s recent history has not been free of controversies though and in 2013, one of its subsidiaries was banned by Bangladesh for making an attempt to win a highway tender in an underhanded manner. 

4. Pacific Construction Group

Revenue – $97,536 million

Number of Employees – 453,635

Chinese construction company based in  Xinjiang, Pacific Construction Group, is focused on the construction of infrastructure. The company is majorly involved in public urban development projects and has reportedly been associated with the construction of over a 1000 planned cities. 

3. China Railway Construction

Revenue – $120,302 million

Number of Employees – 364,907

China Railway Construction or CRCC,  is a Beijing based entity under the administration of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of China (SASAC). The company is involved in project contracting, survey design consultation, industrial manufacturing, real estate development, logistics, trade of goods and materials along with capital operations. 

2. China Railway Engineering Group

Revenue – $123,324 million

Number of Employees – 302,394

Yet another major player owned by the Chinese government, China Railway Engineering Group, is a leading construction conglomerate. The company also holds China Railway Construction, the 3rd  largest engineering companies in the world on our list. 

1. China State Construction Engineering

Revenue – $205,839 million

Number of Employees – 335,038

China State Construction Engineering, is not only the largest engineering company in the world  but also one of the largest companies worldwide by revenue. It operates through its numerous subsidiaries in the areas of  planning and design, project development, equipment leasing, trade, construction and facilities management. The company is a state-owned entity and is often frowned upon for its involvement with the Chinese government. China State Construction Engineering was added to the US’s Defence  Blacklist for allegedly being controlled by the Chinese military. 

See also 19 Largest Construction Companies in the World and 15 Largest Defence Companies in the World.