MPR Associates

MPR Associates

Specialty engineering and management services firm

Overview

What does this company do? MPR Associates is a specialty engineering and management services firm that serves clients around the world in areas such as Power & Energy, Nuclear Technologies, Transmission & Distribution, Health & Life Sciences, and Federal projects. How does its product work? Its engineers collaborate across disciplines to provide technical expertise and project management across the entire lifecycle of a project or product, from planning and design through implementation and support. How is it different from competitors? It combines a long history and a pedigree from Admiral Rickover’s Naval nuclear propulsion program, a large team of engineers with broad technical capabilities, and cross‑market collaboration to deliver integrated solutions that span multiple industries. What is the company’s goal? To deliver value and excellence across the complete lifecycle of projects, benefiting clients and society as a whole.

About MPR Associates

Simplify's Rating
Why MPR Associates is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Alexandria, Virginia

Founded

1964

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What believers are saying

  • USACE awarded MPR a $90 million, five-year contract in July 2026.
  • Dr. Olivia Blackmon joined as VP of New Nuclear in June 2025.
  • WTOP named MPR a Top Workplaces 2026 winner, aiding recruiting and retention.

What critics are saying

  • MPR depends on DOE, DHS, and USACE budgets that reset every appropriations cycle.
  • Advanced nuclear commercialization remains slow; Novellum could consume leadership attention without near-term revenue.
  • A failed federal recompete or nuclear downturn would hit MPR’s core engineering franchise hard.

What makes MPR Associates unique

  • Employee-owned since 1964, MPR combines nuclear engineering with program management expertise.
  • Novellum Partners launched in August 2026, pairing MPR with High Reliability Group.
  • MPR’s federal and nuclear credibility is reinforced by the July 2026 USACE contract.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation

Company News

Oil and Gas Press
Jan 6th, 2025
MPR Announces Leadership Transition

Mr. Klein joined MPR in 2014 after a successful career as a Naval Officer, including command of a Los Angeles Class submarine.

Business Wire
Dec 19th, 2024
MPR Promotes Pete Carlone to Vice President

MPR promotes Pete Carlone to Vice President.

Business Wire
Jan 2nd, 2024
MPR Announces Leadership Transition

Mr. Lubnow and Mr. Gwaltney join Bob Coward, Principal Officer, to form MPR's executive office.

Impact Newswire
Dec 24th, 2023
MPR Promotes Brian Curran to Vice President

MPR promotes Brian Curran to Vice President.

Business Wire
Feb 28th, 2023
MPR Promotes Jeffrey Gratz to Vice President | Business Wire

MPR Associates, Inc. ( www.mpr.com ), has promoted Jeffrey Gratz to Vice President for Federal Services.

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