Job Description

Designer - Mechanical

Department: Mechanical + Refrigeration

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mankato, MN

Compensation: $20.00 - $50.00 / hour

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:

• Madelia Community Hospital, Madelia, MN
• Sunrise Hill Care Assisted Living, Traer, IA
• ISG Des Moines Office Space, Des Moines, IA

Essential Duties

• 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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 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

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