Engineering Co-op

JOB SUMMARY 

As a Co-op, you will be part of the team from day one and given training and tasks that are important and impactful to our projects' success.  

Success in this role depends on the Co-op’s initiative and teamwork skills. A Successful Co-op will collaborate with Engineers, Project Managers, and vendors, contributing meaningfully to projects from start to finish.  

McKenney's has a long history of success in hiring Co-ops and supporting their evolution into industry leaders. Many of our current senior leaders began their journey in the Co-op program. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work alongside Architects and clients to understand customer needs and develop designs that meet these needs.  

• Learn how to size ductwork, piping, and plumbing along with the selection of equipment/fixtures.   

• Work directly with vendors to specify equipment.  

• Support the field by generating design documents for large and small construction projects, using software such as AutoCAD and Revit. 

• Perform jobsite visits to collect information for development of your design and to ensure your design has been constructed properly.  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience	Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Students must be enrolled in a Co-op program at an accredited engineering school majoring in Mechanical Engineering.   Candidates must complete at least two full-time, alternating Co-op rotations before graduation and should avoid a full courseload while working, which may delay graduation.   1st Rotation: Spring 2027  2nd Rotation: Fall 2027	Ability to use time productively.  Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as within a team.  Maintain a strong attention to detail.  Effective verbal and written communication across multidisciplinary teams (e.g., Project Managers, field staff, drafting, and shops).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Candidates who can work three or more full-time semesters. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.  

• No or limited exposure to physical risk; occasional jobsite visits may require climbing permanent and temporary stairs/ladders, passenger use of hoists, and navigating active construction areas. 

• Light physical effort handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds may be required occasionally.  

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.