**Company Description** Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?**
J.S. Held is a general consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.
The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Consulting team in the Mexico City Area. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the team, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional Mechanical Engineers. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of Mechanical Engineering but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks to deliver support on equipment loss assessment matters ranging from desktop reviews to multi-million-dollar, complex technology claims. We’re a thriving and growing organization which offers career growth opportunities to gain extensive knowledge and technical expertise in forensic engineering and equipment consulting to evaluate and determine all aspects of mechanical loss-related and resultant damage to properties of all kinds.
**Responsibilities**:
- Investigate mechanical systems failures and incidents, including review of building codes and industry standards, as well as design,



operation and maintenance of the mechanical systems to identify system requirements
- Conduct field inspections and loss analysis, testing, and data collection
- Determine the extent of damage (water, physical, electrical, smoke, etc.) to the mechanical components and advise on repairability of damaged equipment.
- Perform financial analysis of invoices, purchase orders, budgets, schedules, and reports on behalf of clients.
- Analyze relevant information obtained from desk reviews and field assessments of property and equipment to determine Actual Cash Value (ACV), Replacement Cost Value (RCV), and Repair Versus Replacement values
- Prepare comprehensive written reports detailing project scopes, findings obtained from damage assessment and estimates, causation/failure analysis, and test results.
- Collaborate with insureds and vendors to determine optimal damage correction strategies and associated costs.
- Manage multiple project assignments and execute them on time and within budget.
- Conduct research and develop technical topics for publication
**Qualifications** Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or mechanical/electrical engineering. Masters is a plus
- Recent graduate with more than 5 years of experience in the design and/or operation of mechanical equipment/systems such as Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC-R), Piping, Fire Protection or Transport Systems within the built environment.




- Strong mechanical aptitude and independent work ability to interpret engineering design, drawings and specifications and armed with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required to provide forensic engineering and failure analysis services
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to various stakeholders.
- Strong time management and ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Proficiency in using the full suite of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Access, and SharePoint.
- Basic knowledge of using CAD Software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and Revit platform to produce 3D models (involving piping/valves) and drawings (layouts/BOM, P&ID; etc); and a willingness to learn additional programs to support the design, drawings, and schedules required for equipment loss assessment.
- Ambitious, self-motivated, hands-on, and team oriented
- Excellent attention to detail and a desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession
- Able to travel to sites when necessary
- ** If considered for the position, you will be required to submit technical writing reports.**
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Involved in installation, inspection repair and maintenance of industrial machinery and equipment used in manufacturing facilities as well as heavy-duty machines used for construction and transportation.
- Experience with inspection, maintenance, failure analysis and loss assessment of mechanical components including but not limited to Steam & Water Boilers & Heat Exchanger Systems, Air
- & Water-Cooled Chillers/Cooling Towers, Pressure Vessels, Pipin

📌 Mechanical Engineer (Ciudad de México)
🏢 J.S. Held
📍 Ciudad de México