Edgar K. Riddick Jr., PE (1923-1997)
Founder

Passionately dedicated to serving the engineer’s responsibility to society, Edgar lead his state and nation to many still unsurpassed engineering milestones.

Emerging from the small town of Walnut Ridge, and gaining his BSME from the University of Arkansas in 1948, Edgar pushed forward not only to command our state’s largest engineering firm but further grew his efforts to a world level with the coordination of an energy conservation consortium of over 700,000 engineers. Edgar founded or chaired the national organizations; PEPP, ACE ASHRAE, and was inducted as charter member to the Academy of Engineering.

Edgar, thank you for you unrelenting vigor and guidance. We will always admire and forever learn from your generous mentorship.

In 1978, Mr. Riddick founded Riddick Engineering Corporation as the largest mechanical, electrical, structural and industrial management consulting firm in the state. With prominent work from California to New York to Alaska and overseas we are now in our second generation with a nationwide network of associate companies. Touting high recommendations from US Department of Energy, ASHREA and others, we are strong and growing.

Riddick Engineering Corporation brings to the client the finest in design and consulting services. Throughout investigations, engineering management, technical studies, facility planning, feasibility evaluation, energy conservation or construction design for commercial and heavy industry, we shall consistently achieve the service by producing a lowest overall project cost while maintaining functionality, quality and safety.