Job Description
Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare
Department: Mechanical + Refrigeration
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Brookfield, WI
Compensation: $65,000 - $145,000 / year
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:
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
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
- 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
