Consulting Engineer - J.S. Held LLC

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 global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services enabling clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.  We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

We are seeking Mechanical Engineers to join our Equipment Consulting team.  This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set and whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional 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.  

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate damages to different types of mechanical and electronic systems, such as, machinery, refrigeration systems, furnaces, conveyance systems, elevators, UPS, boilers, medical equipment, laboratory equipment, injection molding machinery, industrial plants, and a variety of other mechanical / industrial equipment.
• Conduct configuration audits.
• Analyze requirements and specifications to determine comparable equipment replacements.
• Provide research for determining costs associated with equipment replacement (i.e., new and used).
• Expected to produce 3+ page written reports regularly.

• Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with over 5 years of experience in engineering design, analysis, or applications
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession
• Most be willing to travel, sometimes at short notice but not for extended periods of time.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to travel to various project sites as needed.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and kneeling.
• Positive, friendly attitude to everyone.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.