Spring 2027 Energy Services 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.
Co-ops will assist in developing cost-effective and efficient HVAC retrofit projects. The scope and growth of your role depend on your motivation, curiosity, and willingness to learn in a dynamic environment.
A successful Co-op could develop a project from start to customer agreement.
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.

• Learn varying HVAC system types, how they work, and how to optimize the operations for the best efficiency.
• Collaborate with field technicians in coordinating building optimization and retro-commissioning projects.
• Partner with vendors and subcontractors to gather material and equipment quotes for various jobs.
• Support the Energy team in reviewing project drawings and specifications to develop estimates and proposals.
• Utilize software tools to:
  • Analyze building automation system data.
  • Build hourly energy models of commercial buildings.
  • Identify opportunities for improved building performance.
• Participate in job walks to gather building information and assess operations for performance enhancements.

Education and Experience:

• Students must be enrolled in a Co-op program in an accredited 4-year undergraduate degree program with a technology or business-related major.
• 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.
  • 1st Rotation:
    Spring 2027
  • 2nd Rotation:
    Fall 2027

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to use time productively.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as within 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.).

• 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.