Spring 2025 Energy Services Co-op - McKenney's Inc.

McKenney's Inc., voted one of Atlanta and Charlotte's BEST PLACES TO WORK, is seeking Engineering and Construction Management Majors who are interested in the construction industry.  As an industry leading mechanical contractor, McKenney’s has specialized in HVAC and Plumbing construction throughout the greater Atlanta area for over 70 years. At McKenney’s our co-ops are an integral part of the success for our projects and the company, and we rely on and encourage their fresh ideas.

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 future projects' success. McKenney's has a long history of success in hiring Co-ops and supporting their growth into well rounded leaders. Much of our Executive Leadership team, Operations Managers, and senior leaders started in the Co-op program.

The responsibilities and job skills learned are primarily dependent upon the individual Co-op's drive, determination, and ability to learn and function on a multi-disciplinary project team.  A typical day can range from building energy models to predict energy usage, analyzing building automation system data for operational issues, to helping run retrocommissioning projects on large commercial properties.    

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-Ops will learn varying HVAC systems types, how they work, and how to optimize the operations for best efficiency. 
• Co-Ops will work with field technicians in coordinating building optimization/retrocommissioning projects
• Co-Ops will coordinate with external vendors and subcontractors to solicit material and equipment quotes for various jobs.
• Co-Ops will regularly review construction documents.
• Co-Ops will work with the energy team to review project drawings and specifications to develop estimates and proposals.
• Co-Ops will use software tools to analyze building automation system data, build hourly energy models of commercial buildings, leveraging their system knowledge to improve building performance.
• Co-Ops will attend job site walks to capture building information, review operations for performance improvement opportunities. 

Candidates must be able to complete a minimum of 2 full-time, alternating co-op rotations in Atlanta prior to their graduation.  Students must be enrolled in a co-op program at an accredited engineering school majoring in an engineering degree (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is typical).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Self-motivated and team-orientated
• Ability to use time productively in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Maintain a strong attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate across a diverse group of people (PMs, drafting, field staff, fabrication shops, etc.).

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.

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