Safety, Teamwork, Dedication: Building a better future for all.
Engineering Techniques, Inc. was founded in 1995 with a mission to honor God by providing the best structural engineering services to our clients. Our company is built on the principles of Precision, Creativity, Integrity, and Honesty. Our team of experienced engineers, led by our principle engineer, Dan Hotek, P.E., has over 40 years of combined structural engineering experience. We are proud to serve clients in various industries, including residential, commercial, historical, military, industrial, educational, and transportation projects.
Our Services
We offer a range of services to cater to our clients' needs, including:
Consulting
We start by listening to our clients' concerns and goals, and then create a tailored solution that meets their specifications.
Design
Our team of engineers brings creativity, efficiency, and industry best practices to every design. We ensure that our designs are structurally sound and meet the local agencies' review process.
Inspections
We offer inspections in Northern Virginia, the Northern Shenandoah Valley, the Greater Washington D.C. region, and West Virginia's Panhandle.
Design Estimate - Full House Plans
We provide plans that are exactly what our clients want, structurally sound, and will pass the local agencies' review process.
Design Estimate - Addition
We provide plans that meet our clients' needs, are structurally sound, and will pass the local agencies' review process.
Project Types
We serve clients in various project types, including:
- Residential
- Historical
- Residential Repair
- Military
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Transportation
- Educational
Our Team
Our team is composed of experienced engineers and professionals, including:
- Dan Hotek, P.E., President/Structural Engineer
- Zachary Nemec, P.E., Structural Engineer
- Kirk Milam, AutoCAD Drafter
- Carrie Robinson, Designer
- Joanne Berta, Office Manager
Our Vision
At Engineering Techniques, Inc., we believe that our work is a way to honor God and serve our clients with excellence. We strive to make the most of His creation and bring glory to Him in all that we do.

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