Structural Engineer

About the Role

McKenney’s, Inc. is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer to support our mechanical and plumbing operations. This role is embedded directly with project teams responsible for getting work built—requiring a strong appreciation for schedules, constructability, prioritization, and customer service. The successful candidate will apply sound engineering judgment to deliver safe, code-compliant, and efficient structural solutions that enable successful installation of mechanical and plumbing systems.

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 (IBC, ASCE 7, SMACNA, MSS, etc.)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• 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 company values and standards
• Self-starter capable of working independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency with standard office software (Word, Excel, email, PDF markup tools)