Mechanical Engineer

Department: Mechanical Refrigeration

Location: Des Moines, IA

Compensation: $60,000 - $145,000 / year

Description

Are you passionate about designing innovative solutions that shape our built environment? Do you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges? ISG is looking for a qualified Mechanical Engineer to join our experienced engineering team to enhance our already strong capabilities and be primarily focused on ISG’s Food Industrial, K12, and Commercial Business Units. This role provides immense opportunities to learn and strengthen skills, lead, and mentor others with the development and design of our projects.

Team members you may work closely with are Adam Puls, PE, Mechanical Engineering Practice Group Leader and Austin Eigenberg, PE, Mechanical Engineer. As key members of the Mechanical Engineering service, they work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop creative solutions.

Essential Duties

• Design, specification and analyze mechanical systems for buildings, including HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), plumbing, and fire protection
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, and other internal teams to integrate mechanical systems into building designs
• Perform calculations, simulations, and modeling to ensure system efficiency, safety, and compliance with codes and standards
• Plan, produce and quality control design and documentation
• Be responsible for production of construction documents and administration for projects
• Evaluation of existing mechanical and plumbing systems
• Report preparation and presentation to clients
• Project development and project management
• Coordination with design and drafting staff for production deadlines and quality assurance
• Be part of ISG culture, goals and objectives including geographic and project-type diversity
• Become a complementary member of our team
• Mentor less experienced team members and continue to recruit to bolster team

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 or related field
• 5 years of professional HVAC and Plumbing design experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to be licensed
• Strong communication, report writing, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of the design standards and codes for vertical infrastructure design
• A high level of technical and organizational skill accompanied by strong oral and written communication
• Ability to organize and handle multiple project assignments
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams
• Working knowledge of software (AutoCAD MEP, Trane Trace, BlueBeam, Speclink, Microsoft Office), Revit MEP, preferred
  
  
  

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