MEP Designer Intern - Summer 2025

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part of the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. 

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.   

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. 

Come build a career you believe in. 

Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking two MEP Designer Interns. Possible locations include our facilities in Killeen, TX; Troy, MI; and Chandler, AZ. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this candidate will support the design and engineering department. Full time, physical attendance is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in preparing MEP plans, sections, elevations, details, and other drafting tasks under the direction and supervision of a Project Engineer.
• Gains technical knowledge in modular design, factory construction, and integration into the site environment.
• Collaborates constructively with team members and meets strict deadlines while managing competing priorities.
• Supports multiple projects at various stages, ensuring quality in all deliverables.
• Prepares shop drawings for plant fabrication using Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Creates detailed drawings for both shop installations and site-built conditions.
• Provides calculations for design specifications as needed.
• Researches codes and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Joins team members for onsite observation of work, including travel to other locations.
• Participates in weekly design meetings to discuss project progress and requirements.
• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Performs other duties as they might be assigned.
• Regular, full-time predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role.

REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of junior year of mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering program
• GPA of at least 3.0 is required
• Knowledge and experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to travel to Internship Summit, hosted at one of our Zekelman Industries’ locations

PERKS OF INTERNSHIP

• PAID internship experience, offering meaningful, hands-on work
• Opportunity to collaborate with passionate teammates, engage in professional development, and receive regular feedback to support growth
• Participation in company-wide networking events, learning sessions, and intern social activities

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Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.