M

McKenney's

Builds heating, cooling and plumbing systems

Business Technology Co-op

Summer 2027Posted on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's
Atlanta, GA, USA
In PersonWork is normally in an office; occasional jobsite visits may be required.
IT OperationsIT Project Management, Enterprise Applications

About the job

Requirements
  • Students must be enrolled in a co-op program at an accredited four-year undergraduate degree program majoring in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or another technology- or business-related major.
  • Candidates must be able to complete at least three full-time, alternating co-op rotations before graduation and should avoid a full course load while working, which may delay graduation.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to understand business needs, apply technology fundamentals, and identify practical solutions.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and support internal customers.
  • Ability to demonstrate ownership of responsibilities and complete tasks with limited follow-up.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing assignments, and work efficiently and consistently.
  • Commitment to accuracy, quality, and timely completion of work.
  • Occasional jobsite visits may require climbing permanent and temporary stairs or ladders, passenger use of hoists, and navigating active construction areas.
  • Ability to handle average-weight objects up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Responsibilities
  • Support the planning, coordination, testing, and implementation of construction technology initiatives, including tracking project progress, documenting requirements, and collaborating cross-functionally.
  • Assist in collecting, analyzing, and validating construction data to develop dashboards, reports, and actionable insights that support operational decision-making.
  • Provide frontline support for business applications, including Smartsheet, Salesforce, and internal platforms, by troubleshooting issues, maintaining workflows, and escalating complex requests.
  • Support technology adoption and change management through user training, documentation, feedback collection, and ongoing assistance.
  • Identify opportunities to improve business processes, data quality, and operational efficiency through technology enhancements, workflow automation, and system improvements.
  • Assist with project coordination, stakeholder communication, and documentation to ensure technology initiatives align with business needs and are completed effectively.

About the company

McKenney's designs, installs and maintains heating, cooling and plumbing systems for commercial buildings across the southeastern United States. Its work spans building construction and occupied facilities, with systems used in hospitals, offices, schools and industrial plants. The company combines engineering with field installation and commissioning, the process of testing that equipment operates as designed before it is handed over. Customers hire it for construction projects, equipment upgrades and service work, while its automation team connects building controls so owners can monitor operations and energy use. Founded in 1948, McKenney's is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, GA

Founded

1948

Get referred to McKenney's

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Engineers get structured training: McKenney's project engineer program covers preconstruction, coordination, fabrication and field installation.
  • Compliance creates repeat work: McKenney's schedules annual backflow testing and sends reports required by local municipalities.
  • Support extends beyond construction: McKenney's maintains energy projects throughout the customer's savings guarantee period.

What critics are saying

  • Charlotte technicians face physical demands: McKenney's service role includes climbing, lifting and occasional out-of-town travel.
  • Co-ops face academic tradeoffs: Atlanta's building services program requires two full-time rotations and warns of delayed graduation.
  • Fabrication faces productivity targets: McKenney's pipe manufacturing director role calls for annual 2% productivity improvements.

What makes McKenney's unique

  • Fabrication crosses trades: McKenney's preassembles mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for construction projects.
  • Ownership stays local: McKenney's describes its business as locally owned and operated.
  • Partners get early engineering: McKenney's develops energy-saving project scopes and budgets for energy service companies.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?