ISG

Multidisciplinary employee-owned design and consulting firm

Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare

Building Services EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeSioux Falls, SD, USA$65k - $145k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program is required.
A Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) credential in Mechanical Engineering is required.
Proficiency in Revit and other Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools for HVAC and plumbing design is required.
Strong understanding of building codes, including IMC, IPC, and FFC, and healthcare regulations and safety standards, including ASHRAE-170 and FGI, is required.
Knowledge of hospital building management system platforms is required.
Experience with PLC-based systems, HMI integration, and hospital building management system platforms is required.
Ability to build strong client relationships and promote the firm's design solutions is required.
Ability to communicate ideas empathetically, visually, and effectively in written and verbal formats is required.
Ability to represent the firm and clients in public forums and stakeholder meetings is required.
Demonstrated experience in healthcare-focused mechanical design, including detailed HVAC, plumbing, and medical gas system documentation for healthcare facilities, is required.
A collaborative mindset, leadership capabilities, and a passion for mentoring others are required.

Responsibilities

Design and oversee HVAC-R systems, plumbing, medical gas and vacuum systems, steam generation and distribution, and fire protection systems.
Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, and civil engineers to deliver integrated building solutions.
Conduct facility assessments and commissioning or 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 on scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.

Desired Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare-related mechanical design is preferred.

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:

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

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

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

About the Company

ISG

Multidisciplinary employee-owned design and consulting firm

ISG is a 100 percent employee-owned, multidisciplinary design and consulting firm with more than 50 years of experience. It serves multiple markets and brings together experts from different fields to collaborate on projects, giving clients access to a broad knowledge base, practical creativity, and wide perspectives. Its approach combines long-standing client relationships with cross-disciplinary teams to translate client goals into integrated solutions across planning, design, and advisory services. Unlike firms that are siloed by discipline, ISG differentiates itself through employee ownership, deep collaboration, and a culture that emphasizes trust, accountability, and broad industry insight. The goal is to help clients succeed by delivering well-rounded, feasible solutions that consider economics, aesthetics, engineering, and community impact.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Mankato, MN
Founded: 1973

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