Opty N. Fernandez, P.E.
PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mr. Fernandez received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at California State University, Long Beach. Mr. Fernandez is a Registered Electrical Engineer in the state of California (E-12496) and has over thirty (30) years professional experience. He has received awards for his design in commercial and industrial facilities design. Before starting his consulting firm he worked for large engineering and construction firms at Fluor Corporation, Ralph M. Parsons, C.F Braun, and architectural and engineering firm at A.C. Martin in downtown Los Angeles. He has been employed as a consulting engineer for over thirty-two years and is presently the Managing Principal of the firm.

He is responsible for business development, project management, and in-house planning. He also administers the company's quality assurance program. Mr. Fernandez's recent design experience includes medium (up to 65KV) and low voltage power distribution, process and manufacturing equipment controls, PLC integration design and programming, DCS, SCADA, telemetry, HMI screen development using popular software such as Wonderware, Intellution and RSview, emergency and stand-by power generation, UPS and battery power, and indoor and outdoor lighting.

His projects include industrial facilities such as water and wastewater treatment plants, well plants, booster pumping stations, lift stations,hydrocarbon fractionation, refineries, pharmaceutical process plants,  manufacturing facilities; commercial facilities such as low, mid and high-rise buildings, civic centers, large shopping malls, major grocery stores, major hardware stores, service stations, wireless communication facilities, restaurants, military facilities, and municipal facilities. Mr. Fernandez is well versed on NEC, CEC, UBC, Title 24 Standards and OSHA regulations.

Frank Fernandez, P.E.
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Mr. Fernandez is a Registered Electrical Engineer. Over forty (40) years of extensive electrical experience in power and control including engineering, design, and construction coordination, start-up/check-out. Responsibilities included conceptual and detailed design on a variety of projects such as petroleum terminals, loading racks, pump stations, cogeneration facilities, distribution substations, oil field primary recovery, oil refineries, pumping stations, and gas compressor stations.

Cash Sutton III, P.E.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Mr. Sutton is a Registered Electrical Engineer. Mr. Sutton is responsible for the design of electrical systems for power distribution, lighting, emergency generation and communications commercial, industrial, municipal and residential buildings, for parks, street lighting.. Actively involved in design of photo-voltaic electrical generation systems. Most recently involved in preliminary design of CO2 capture project planned for Norway using international standards.

Mario Alvarez, P.E.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Mr. Alvarez received his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at University of Southern California and his Master of Science in Management Science at West Coast University. Mr. Alvarez is a registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in the state of California (M-19820). He is an active member of the following societies: American Society of Mechanical Engineers; American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers; National Society of Professional Engineers; and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.

Mr. Alvarez has been involved in the design, project management and construction management fields for over 37 years. Mr. Alvarez has designed and provided mechanical engineering and design services for residential, commercial, industrial a nd institutional projects. For the Los Angeles Unified School District, Mr. Alvarez was project manager for Alvarez Engineering, Inc. providing engineering services for over 40 projects with scopes that included plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Mr. Alvarez keeps abreast in the state-of-the-art mechanical and electrical energy efficient equipment. This is accomplished through close contacts with various equipment manufacturers, as well as through his part-time position as Professor at the Engineering Technology Department, Construction Management Department and Mechanical Engineering Department at California State Polytechnic University at Pomona. Mr. Alvarez is well versed on ASHRAE, UBC, UMC, UPC, Title 24 Standards and OSHA regulations.

LAL B. SAHGAL, P.E.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Mr. Sahgal received his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Oklahoma in 1982. He is also a licensed Mechanical Engineer in the State of California. Mr. Sahgal’s primary duties are complete design and engineering of HVAC and Plumbing Systems for residential, commercial, industrial and recreational facilities including load calculations & Title 24 Studies. He performs Energy Calculations and evaluates the most efficient HVAC system for different types of buildings & applications. The overall approach to design is based on practicality of construction techniques, ease of maintainance, strict adherence to codes and safety standards.