Fall 2026 Quality 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 in this role will learn how to identify, measure, and analyze quality risks in the business and support efforts in eliminating them.  

Success in this role depends on the Co-op’s initiative and teamwork skills. A successful Co-op will be able to lead Root Cause Analysis meetings, build visualizations to show historical trends, and accurately read shop drawings.  

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

Collaborate regularly with Project Managers to discuss quality-related observations and ensure shared understanding and resolution of quality concerns. 

Facilitate the creation of permanent reporting capabilities using Smartsheet, Tableau, or other software/technologies for the Quality team and internal customers. 

Perform root cause analysis of events that compromise quality on construction projects and support initiatives  to ensure sustainable solutions. 

Review equipment documentation to mitigate risk. 

Support the field by generating design documents for large and small construction projects.   

Perform jobsite visits to collect information for the development of designs and to ensure designs have been constructed properly. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Candidates must be enrolled in a Co-op program at an accredited engineering school majoring in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related degree.
• 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: Fall 2026
  • 2nd Rotation: Summer 2027

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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).

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.