What MEXTYPSA does

MEXTYPSA, S.A. de C.V. is the Mexican subsidiary of Spanish engineering and consulting conglomerate Grupo TYPSA (Técnica y Proyectos, S.A.), founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mexico City. The firm employs more than 400 multidisciplinary engineers and operates as Grupo TYPSA's regional platform for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It delivers integrated engineering and consulting services across five primary verticals — water infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, energy, environment, and buildings and cities — supported by specialty disciplines that include BIM, GIS, geotechnics, structures, installations, industrial engineering, and water engineering. Notable reference projects include the Atotonilco wastewater treatment plant (the world's largest WWTP at the time of construction), the El Zapotillo aqueduct, the Mayan Train, the Lázaro Cárdenas container terminal, and multiple utility-scale wind and solar plants in Mexico.

The company generates revenue through project-based professional services fees for design, supervision, construction management, owner's engineering, and technical advisory on large-scale infrastructure engagements. Pricing is bespoke per engagement, with multi-year contract cadences typical for infrastructure supervision and design mandates. Clients span Mexican federal and municipal government agencies (FONATUR, SCT, SITEUR), international and Central American public bodies (MINSA Panama, PRONACOM Guatemala, BCIE Honduras), large EPC contractors (ICA, HYCSA, Consorcio Carso), renewable energy developers (EDP Renewables, Enel Green Power, Trina Solar, Invenergy, Eurus, Cubico/Alten), industrial corporates (Cargill), and financial institutions acting as lenders or independent engineers (BBVA, Banorte). Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise engagement, tender participation, and project referrals, supported by industry events, professional association memberships (CNEC, AMH, SMIG, AMIVTAC, PIARC, Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles de México), and a content/news presence on its corporate site. MEXTYPSA holds ISO quality, ISO environmental, IQNet, CERNE energy, and DUNS registrations, and operates as a private, wholly-owned subsidiary of Grupo TYPSA with no public revenue disclosure.

Name

MEXTYPSA

Legal name

MEXTYPSA, S.A. DE C.V.

Website

https://mextypsa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

MEXTYPSA is a Mexico-based multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm and subsidiary of Spanish conglomerate Grupo TYPSA, delivering infrastructure design, supervision, and project management across water, transport, energy, environment, and buildings for government and private clients throughout Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAE)

Keywords

• Infrastructure engineering consulting
• Water infrastructure services
• Transportation engineering services
• Renewable energy engineering
• Construction project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad de México

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Consulting Services: MEXTYPSA generates revenue through the provision of professional engineering and consulting services across multiple verticals (water, transport, energy, environment, buildings) and specialties (BIM, GIS, geotechnics, structures, installations, industrial). Revenue is derived from project fees for design, supervision, construction management, and technical advisory on large-scale infrastructure projects for government and private-sector clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MEXTYPSA is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that delivers design, supervision, construction management, and technical advisory services for large-scale infrastructure projects. Its portfolio spans water infrastructure (dams, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, desalination), transportation (highways, railways, urban tunnels, airports), energy (wind farms, solar PV plants, substations), buildings and cities, and environmental consulting, supported by specialty disciplines including BIM, GIS, geotechnics, structures, installations, and industrial engineering.

Product overview

MEXTYPSA is an engineering and consulting firm (subsidiary of Grupo TYPSA) offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional services across six core areas: Water Engineering, Transportation Infrastructure, Environment, Buildings and Cities, Energy, and Specialties. The specialties division provides specialized services including BIM (Building Information Modeling), Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, GIS, Industrial engineering, MEP installations, and Water Engineering. The company delivers projects spanning hydraulic infrastructure (dams, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants), transportation (highways, railways, tunnels, airports), energy (wind farms, solar plants), and building construction, serving clients throughout Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Infrastructure Engineering Services Engineering and consulting services for hydraulic infrastructure including dams, aqueducts, water supply systems, wastewater treatment plants, and desalination facilities. Delivered for government water authorities, private developers, and financial institutions across Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
• Transportation Infrastructure Engineering Services Engineering and consulting for roads, highways, railways, urban tunnels, airports, and metropolitan transportation systems. Engagements span basic and detailed engineering, independent engineer roles, and external supervision for ministries, contractors, and development banks.
• Energy Infrastructure Engineering Services Engineering services for wind farms, solar photovoltaic plants, hydroelectric projects, and electrical transmission infrastructure including substations and medium voltage collector systems. Provided to renewable energy developers and utilities.
• Environmental Consulting Services Environmental consulting including impact studies, sustainability assessments, environmental and social due diligence aligned with IFC Performance Standards, environmental authorization management, and climate change adaptation studies for infrastructure projects.
• Buildings and Cities Engineering Services Architecture and engineering services for residential, commercial, hotel, hospital, and airport buildings, including structural design, MEP engineering, and project management for urban developments.
• BIM (Building Information Modeling) Services Specialty BIM services for digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of infrastructure projects, integrating climate vulnerability analysis and coordinating civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines across the project portfolio.
• Geotechnical Engineering Services Geotechnical engineering services including site investigations, stability studies, embankment analysis, and foundation recommendations for infrastructure and building projects.
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Services GIS services for spatial data analysis and mapping in support of infrastructure planning and project development.
• Structural Engineering Services Structural design, evaluation, and reinforcement services for bridges, tunnels, buildings, and infrastructure projects.
• Industrial Engineering Services Basic and detailed engineering for industrial facilities including platforms, architecture, structure, and MEP installations for processing plants and industrial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered the world's largest wastewater treatment plant (Atotonilco, 500 M USD, 35 m3/s, serving 10.5 million people)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Grupo TYPSA (Técnica y Proyectos S.A.)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEXTYPSA is the Mexican subsidiary (filial) of Grupo TYPSA, founded in 2009. As the primary subsidiary, MEXTYPSA supports and directs Grupo TYPSA's engineering and consulting activities across Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. The relationship involves shared expertise, brand affiliation, and coordinated project execution within the TYPSA group of companies.
• CNEC ( Cámara Nacional de la Industria de la Construcción )coreOthersMEXTYPSA holds active affiliation with CNEC, the National Chamber of the Construction Industry, as part of its professional network and industry representation.
• AMH (Asociación de Mexicana de Hidráulica)coreOthersMEXTYPSA is affiliated with AMH, the Mexican Association of Hydraulics, supporting the company's water engineering activities and professional network in the hydraulic sector.
• SMIG (Sociedad Mexicana de Ingeniería Geotécnica)coreOthersMEXTYPSA maintains affiliation with SMIG, the Mexican Society of Geotechnical Engineering, supporting its geotechnical engineering specialization.
• AMIVTAC (Asociación Mexicana de Ingeniería de Vías Terrestres, A.C.)coreOthersMEXTYPSA is affiliated with AMIVTAC, the Mexican Association of Land Route Engineering, supporting its transportation infrastructure engineering activities.
• PIARC (World Road Association / Asociación Mundial de la Carretera)coreOthersMEXTYPSA maintains affiliation with PIARC, the World Road Association, providing international network access for road and transportation infrastructure engineering expertise.
• Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles de MéxicocoreOthersMEXTYPSA is affiliated with the College of Civil Engineers of Mexico, the primary professional body for civil engineers in Mexico, supporting professional standards and networking.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with active Mexican operations across transportation, water, environment, and buildings. Direct competitor for large Mexican public-sector and PPP mandates.
• WSP Global: Global engineering consulting giant with significant presence in Mexico and Latin America across water, transport, buildings, and environment. Competes for the same marquee Mexican infrastructure mandates (highways, rail, water, energy).
• Stantec: North American engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm with comparable water, buildings, and infrastructure services. Active in Latin America and competes for similar project types.
• Arup: Global engineering and design consultancy with relevant water, transport, buildings, and energy practices. Comparable in cross-disciplinary delivery though larger and more international than MEXTYPSA.
• Egis: French engineering group operating across transport, energy, environment, and buildings with growing Latin American presence. Similar mid-to-large engineering services profile and project-fee revenue model.
• Mott MacDonald: UK-headquartered engineering consultancy with active water, transport, energy, and environment practices and prior involvement in Mexican infrastructure projects. Comparable in service breadth and project scale.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global engineering services firm with critical infrastructure and water practices comparable to MEXTYPSA's offerings. Competes for Mexican water, transport, and energy engineering mandates.

Direct peers

• SENER: Spanish engineering and consulting group with comparable size, multisector infrastructure focus (transport, energy, water, buildings), and Latin American project presence. Closest Spain-based peer to MEXTYPSA/Grupo TYPSA in scale and service mix.
• IDOM: Spain-headquartered engineering, architecture, and consulting firm with a strong Latin American footprint and broadly similar services (water, transport, energy, environment). Closely comparable in ownership profile (employee-controlled, mid-sized) and international project orientation.
• Grupo TYPSA: Spanish parent engineering and consulting group with the same multidisciplinary infrastructure offering (water, transport, energy, environment, buildings). Directly comparable for service portfolio, project types, and delivery model; serves as the platform reference for MEXTYPSA's capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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