Diverse Business Spotlight: d’Escoto, Inc.

The company
Headquartered in Chicago, d’Escoto, Inc. is one of the largest Hispanic-owned professional engineering services firms in the Midwest. For 50 years, their clients have relied on them to deliver the highest quality services across civil engineering, construction management, owner’s representation, program management and utility inspection. Their longevity and success are attributed to their diverse, experienced team and proven methodology.

The history

In 2015, Nicor Gas, a Southern Company Gas distribution company, looked to the expertise of d’Escoto, Inc. to provide project management services for an interstate pipeline replacement project in the state of Illinois. After successful completion, they continued to learn and grow in the utility industry and are now involved in one of the largest pipeline replacement projects in Nicor Gas’ history.

The growth

One of d’Escoto, Inc.’s key attributes is the ability to implement their expert construction management techniques in the pipeline inspection industry. They assign expert project managers and professional office administrators to ensure project success. These combined efforts have led them to assign inspectors on projects throughout Nicor Gas’ northern Illinois territory as well as projects for other Southern Company Gas distribution companies including Virginia Natural Gas and Atlanta Gas Light.

“d’Escoto, Inc. has grown tremendously as a direct result of our partnership with Southern Company Gas,” says Frederick d’Escoto, Corporate Vice President & Operations Specialist. “It has afforded us the opportunity to hire numerous employees and offer benefits some have never seen before in their career, such as health insurance and a 401(k)-retirement plan. This culture has allowed d’Escoto, Inc. to retain qualified staff and continue delivering safe and reliable services to Southern Company Gas and its distribution companies.”