Overview

• Founded in 1988, EDP Resources, Inc. specializes in staffing and recruiting for architectural and engineering firms, with a focus on technical roles like CAD drafters and MEP engineers.
• Led by owner Eileen Padro, the company operates with a small team of 5 employees based in Columbus, Ohio (43221), generating $16,161,000 in annual revenue.
• EDP Resources provides short-term contracting services for recruiting, consultation, and training assignments tailored to design and engineering firms.
• The company targets professionals with certifications such as AIA, NCARB, LEED, PE, and EIT, emphasizing roles like Project Architects and BIM specialists.
• Key project expertise includes healthcare design, mixed-use developments, K-12 education facilities, and construction documentation across mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering disciplines.

Specializations

• Healthcare Facility Design recruitment for roles requiring health care design experience and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Educational Facilities Architecture staffing, particularly for K-12 education projects and registered architects.
• MEP Engineering Design placement for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers with HVAC or power systems expertise.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) specialists proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microstation for construction documentation.

Services & Approach

• Direct hire and perm placement services for registered architects, engineers (PE/EIT), and interior designers in the building industry.
• Contract recruiting for temporary CAD drafters and Revit specialists on mixed-use or retail design projects.
• Consultation and training programs for design firms to optimize internal recruitment processes and staff development.
• Executive recruiting for leadership roles such as Project Managers and senior MEP designers in the architectural/engineering sector.