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Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare

Des Moines, United States

Description

Founded in 1973, ISG is a nationally recognized, multi-disciplinary firm offering full-service architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design. We’re proud to support clients across the country with creative, forward-thinking solutions. Now, we’re excited to welcome a passionate Mechanical Engineer to support our growing Healthcare Business Unit.

As an ISG Employee Owner, you’ll partner with a talented team of fellow owners to bring visionary healthcare environments to life. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact through creative problem-solving, meaningful design, and shared success.

A few recent ISG projects:

Mayo Clinic Health System – Eastridge Clinic
UnityPoint Health + Wellness’ Prairie Parkway Campus
Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic (OFC) Expansion

Essential Duties

Design and oversee HVAC-R systems, plumbing, medical gas and vacuum systems, steam generation/distribution, and fire protection systems
Collaborate with architects, structural, and civil engineers to deliver integrated building solutions
Conduct facility assessments and commissioning/retro-commissioning of healthcare infrastructure
Ensure compliance with healthcare-specific standards
Manage building automation systems and sustainability initiatives
Participate in equipment planning and layout optimization for healthcare facilities
Collaborate with project managers, including scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder coordination

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program, required
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare-related mechanical design, preferred
Proficiency in Revit and other BIM tools for HVAC and plumbing design
Strong understanding of building codes (IMC, IPC, FFC), healthcare regulations and safety standards (ASHRAE-170, FGI)
Hospital BMS platforms
Experience with PLC-based systems, HMI integration, and hospital BMS platforms
Proven ability to build strong client relationships and promote ISG’s design solutions
Exceptional communication skills—able to convey ideas empathetically, visually, and effectively in both written and verbal formats
Comfortable representing ISG and clients in public forums and stakeholder meetings
Demonstrated experience in healthcare-focused mechanical design, including detailed HVAC, plumbing, and medical gas system documentation for healthcare facilities
Collaborative mindset with leadership capabilities and a passion for mentoring others

ISG Employee Owner Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision
Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
Paid parental leave
Bi-annual profit sharing
Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
401K retirement plan
Life insurance
HSA and FSA options
Bereavement leave
Supplemental voluntary benefits
Short term and long-term disability
Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
Cell phone plan reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel

About ISG

We are 100% owned by our employees! ISG's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allows for broader ownership, the ability to be directly connected to performance, and our culture of accountability and opportunism is amplified. Put simply, everyone works hard = everyone benefits, not just an elite group.

We are focused on strengths, using those talents to guide personal development and team collaboration. We are involved in our communities and lead through empowerment. Firm growth is a direct reflection of the dedication, ingenuity, and hard work each ISG owner brings to the office and field every day.

ISG's growth and sustainability are based on the unwavering belief that we need to grow for the betterment of our people and firm. We are entrepreneurial. We believe in having the right people onboard and being disciplined during good times and when faced with new challenges. And most importantly, we foster growth through positive mentorship and progressive ideas that lead to strategic, contextual based decisions. We believe that this unwavering commitment to our culture, clients, and dynamic qualities translates to better services for our partners, and that it will continue to guide ISG's future.

Learn more about ISG at http://www.isginc.com

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