Structural Engineering Services and MEP for Commercial and Residential
Design Optimization Technologies (DOTec): Engineering consulting company based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in Structural Engineering and MEP plus we also do NPD, new product development, using QFD, quality function deployment, we perform mechanical, structural and electrical engineering, FEA Finite Element Analysis, plastic design, solid modeling, linear and non-linear analysis, failure analysis, including forensics, fracture mechanics. We also do industrial mechanical and electrical contractors through DOTec Mechanical LLC, we have licensed and insured pipe fitters, master electricians, welders, we have our own shop, service trucks. Through a syster division we have professional engineeering recruiting through a sister company called ERI, we only place engineers.
Keywords: Structural Engineeering, Civil, Mechanical, HVAC, NPD, new product development, FEA, finite element analysis, plastic parts design, Cosmos, Mechanica, Catia, COMSOL, EFFLUENT, CFD, computational fluid dynamics, QFD, quantitative function deployment, aluminum structures, optimization, castings, forgings, sheet metal, pro-engineer, solid work, solid works, moldflow, design, analysis, connections, IBC 2006, licensed engineer, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, recruiting, forensics, fracture mechanics, failure analysis, black belt, quality, ASCE7-05, IBC, ASCE, ASME, MBE, 8a
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
DOTec Corporation was founded in 1991 as a sole proprietorships by Dr Al Gonzalez P.E. (EN21234), after five years in 1995 the company became a type S corporation, with a certificate to offer engineering services (E-1683-D, Missouri Board of Engineers Architects and Land Surveyors.
What is your primary product or service?
Engineering services in the areas of NPD, New Product Development and engineering recruiting services.
DOTec is capable of offering services in support of infrastructures using the IBC 2003, 2006, 2009 codes, the latest ASHRAE HVAC, both mechanical as well as structural design and analysis.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Since childhood was always fascinated by mechanisms and structures, Dr Al Gonzalez possesses degrees in Civil Engineer BSCE, Mechanical Engineering, MSME (Washington University in St. Louis) and a Doctorate in Engineering Management Ph.D. from the University of Missouri Rolla (Missouri University of Science and Technology)
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Best prices, high quality, lots of referrals through word to mouth, great reputation for solving complex engineering problems, we are FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Presently three locations, two in St Charles and one in the State of Florida.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Located at 424 Jefferson Street, Saint Charles, MO, 63301,
From I70 going west, take St Charles exit at 5th Street, drive approximately 1.5 miles and at the intrsection of Jefferson and 5th Street turn right (toward the river) we are at the old US Title Building at the corner of Jefferson and 5th Street,
What type of payments do you accept?
DOTec also accepts credit all cards, plus fee for service T & M and contengency billing.
Which areas do you service?
Structural Analysis, MEP, Mechanical, Electrical plumbing for comercial as well as residential applications. We also do Forensics Engineering and inspections. The old division of DOTec still do NPD, New product Development, finite element analysis of structures and mechanisms, Computational Fluid Dynamics of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, pressure vessels, infrastructure, parkings, buildings, air structures, HVAC, industrial installations of equipment and other areas.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
We have a company structure that includes Dr Al Gonzalez as President and CEO, Mr Mathews Boyce COO, Joel Rullan CFO, plus Administration personell, and a supporting group of 11 engineers.
What are your hours of operation?
24 hrs seven days, 365 days of the year.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Satisfied with the quality of our work, that we help them gain market share, that we help them in an emergency, that our engineering work was done with excellence.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.