McKenney's

Are you striving to reach a higher standard in your career? Do you have a passion for buildings and working alongside customers who care? Would you be interested in growing your career within the proven framework of an industry-leading Design/Build Mechanical Contractor? If you are interested in developing and designing solutions to the complex problems our customers face, McKenney’s, Inc. may have the position you are looking for.

With our strong focus on customer relations and our ability to deliver innovative designs, McKenney’s Inc. is growing in our Atlanta office. For more than 70 years, McKenney’s has attracted the best people as well as the best customers. We pride ourselves on providing a thriving work environment and consistently performing above the expectations of our customers. We have become one of the most technology-driven mechanical contractors in the country. We are always challenging our processes and people to grow and make us even more of an asset to our customers.

The successful candidate will work in a team environment alongside other like-minded people whose purpose is to provide innovative design solutions. This key contributor will manage and lead the design process with our Existing Building and New Construction business leaders to strengthen and grow our turn-key, design/build offering. The efforts of this Professional Engineer should result in value-driven designs that consistently and successfully address the challenges identified. This will yield satisfied customers, repeat business, and continued growth.

JOB SUMMARY

Professional Engineer to work in a team environment to design and develop commercial and industrial HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems. Interface with clients, negotiate project scope, perform technical studies (due diligence, feasibility reports, etc.), and perform load calculations, energy simulations, and equipment selections.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop, negotiate, and maintain engineering scope for projects. Work with the Operations Team to align construction budgets with the engineering scope.
• Perform and review detailed load calculations utilizing Trane Trace 700 and interpret the results.
• Perform life-cycle cost analysis among system alternatives to determine energy impacts of each alternative and assist in system selection.
• Ensure compliance of design with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Coordinate mechanical requirements with architects, electrical, structural & civil engineers.
• Review and produce written specifications and sequences of operation.
• Clearly identify and meet our commitments to the customer (owners, general contractors, etc.), design/construction team members (architects, electrical engineers, other trade contractors, etc.), and internal customers.
• Assist with the development and management of corporate clients such as architects, developers, general contractors, and other consulting engineering firms.
• Prioritize the workload to identify and complete critical path items in a timely manner, consistent with the job schedule.
• Develop HVAC documents including, but not limited to: duct sizing & routing, air distribution selection, pipe sizing & routing.
• Develop Plumbing documents, including but not limited to, sanitary and vent sizing, domestic cold water and hot water sizing, and pipe routings.
• Perform job site inspections and field reports.
• Effectively and personally organize your work team. Provide input and technical guidance to Revit designers/drafters and mechanical engineers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical Engineering).
• Registered Professional Engineer
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the commercial/industrial HVAC field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the design and development of mechanical and plumbing system layouts and/or responsibility for project management for these systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to convey technical requirements/systems in fundamental terms that non-technical clients can understand.
• Understanding of the costs of mechanical systems and installation.
• Proficient with MS Office and general understanding of AutoCAD
• Experience with Trane Trace 700 load and energy modeling software.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a professional appearance.
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed, as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Must have basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work well as part of a team and independently

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• Periodic visits to active jobsites and exposure to conditions characteristic of such.

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.