McKenney's, Inc.

Overview

McKenney’s, Inc. is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer to support mechanical and plumbing operations, working closely with project teams to deliver safe and efficient structural solutions. The role requires a strong appreciation for schedules, constructability, prioritization, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Design and seal structural calculations and details for pump skids, piping skids, and packaged mechanical systems.
• Engineer pipe support systems including gravity, lateral, seismic, and thermal considerations.
• Design seismic restraint systems for ductwork, piping, plumbing, and mechanical equipment in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Perform wind load analysis and design wind restraint systems for rooftop and exterior mechanical equipment.
• Review delegated design submittals and shop drawings related to structural supports and restraints.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, seismic requirements, wind criteria, and referenced standards.
• Provide timely engineering support to operations teams to maintain construction schedules and address field conditions.
• Participate in coordination meetings with internal teams, general contractors, and other trades as required.
• Perform site visits to validate existing conditions, review installations, and support issue resolution.
• Clearly communicate engineering intent to non-structural audiences including project managers, superintendents, fabricators, and installers.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to standardize details, improve constructability, and reduce risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant structural engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing structural supports for mechanical and piping systems along with seismic and wind restraints.
• Experience supporting construction-phase engineering within a design-build or contractor-led environment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems and how they are fabricated and installed.
• Familiarity with seismic and wind restraint design for MEP systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings and delegated design packages.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles as applied to MEP systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate engineering requirements into clear, practical direction for construction teams.
• High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability to schedules and commitments.
• Customer-focused mindset with appreciation for internal operations needs.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to McKenney’s values and standards.
• Self-starter capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with standard office software (Word, Excel, email, PDF markup tools).