ISG

Multidisciplinary employee-owned design and consulting firm

Mechanical Designer

Building Services EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeMankato, MN, USA$20 - $50 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting Technology, or a related field is required.
One to two or more years of working experience in mechanical design within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry is required, preferably focused on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and plumbing systems.
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD is required.
Ability to understand and apply heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and plumbing design principles at a high level is required.
In-depth understanding of most building systems and trades is required.
Knowledge of building codes, such as the International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, and FFC, is required.
Ability to travel to various job sites and office locations is required.
Ability to work effectively with engineers and cross-disciplinary teams through communication and collaboration is required.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being self-directed, organized, and able to multitask is required.
Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and contribute creatively to project solutions is required.

Responsibilities

Design and draft heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, plumbing, and fire protection mechanical systems using Revit.
Produce and coordinate construction drawings with other disciplines.
Field-measure and document existing buildings.
Interface with other team members in a positive and professional manner.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project managers.
Support mechanical engineers in producing construction documents and blueprints for different building types.
Create layouts of mechanical systems within buildings using Revit.
Coordinate design and project work, execute projects, and support construction administration.

Desired Qualifications

Mechanical design experience focused on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and plumbing systems is preferred.

Are you ready to advance your career in mechanical design? As a Mechanical Designer at ISG, you will dive into the world of Revit, blueprint creation, and innovative problem-solving. From drafting to prototyping, you’ll be at the forefront of turning concepts into reality. In addition, you will be an ISG Employee Owner working collaboratively with your fellow employee owners, along with partnering with Mechanical Engineers to support the production of construction documents and blueprints for different building types. You will be working within Revit to create layout of mechanical systems within buildings.

In this role, you will work closely with Tony Effenberger, PE, Mechanical Engineering Practice Group Leader, along with others on the Mechanical Engineering team. You will also collaborate with ISG internal resources for design and project coordination, project execution and construction administration.

As an ISG employee owner, you will continue to grow in your career. You’ll learn from us, and we’ll learn from you. You’ll have the freedom and autonomy to do your best work with plenty of support along the way. Our culture is essential to our success and your engagement in it.

Here are some projects we’ve worked on recently that might give you a better sense of what you’ll be doing day to day:

Design and draft HVAC, plumbing and fire protection mechanical systems using Revit
Produce and coordinate construction drawings with other disciplines
Field measure and document existing buildings
Interface with other ISG team members in a positive & professional manner
Work collaboratively with multi-discipline engineering teams and project managers

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.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting Technology, or a related field
1-2+ years of working experience in mechanical design within the AEC industry, preferably focused on HVAC and plumbing systems
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
Demonstrated ability to understand and apply HVAC and plumbing design principles at a high level
Possess an in-depth understanding of most building systems and trades
Knowledge of building codes, such as IMC, IPC, and FFC
Ability to travel to various job sites and office locations
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with engineers and cross-disciplinary teams
Self-directed, organized, multi-tasker and can work independently with minimal supervision
Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and contribute creatively to project solutions

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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