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McKenney's

Builds heating, cooling and plumbing systems

CAD Co-op

Spring 2027, Fall 2027
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's, Associate's
Atlanta, GA, USA
In PersonOccasional jobsite visits may be required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in BIM, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related degree.
  • Candidates must complete at least two full-time alternating Co-op rotations before graduation and should avoid a full course load while working, which may delay graduation.
  • The first Co-op rotation is Spring 2027 and the second Co-op rotation is Fall 2027.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural documents.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical and plumbing design and shop drawings.
  • Ability to manage time effectively, contribute to team goals, and adapt to evolving project needs.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
Responsibilities
  • Utilize McKenney’s drafting standards to create and edit shop drawings in Revit.
  • Utilize McKenney’s drafting standards to create and edit spool sheets for fabrication in Stratus.
  • Dimension and annotate drawings developed by designers.
  • Draft redline as-built drawings from project managers and field leaders in Revit.
  • Learn layering techniques and pen weights required to produce clear and legible drawings.
  • Produce all documents in Bluebeam in a timely manner based on job requirements to meet commitments to internal and external customers.
  • Occasionally visit jobsites, which may require climbing permanent and temporary stairs or ladders, using passenger hoists, and navigating active construction areas.
  • Occasionally handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Desired Qualifications
  • Six months of experience with Revit 2022 or higher.

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

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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.

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