Structural Engineer Intern - Summer 2025

About Us:

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.

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Structural Engineer Intern for our facility located in Troy, MI. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this intern will support the design and engineering department. Full time, physical attendance is required at the Troy, MI office. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares shop drawings for plant fabrication using Revit.

• Prepares specific details for shop installation and site-built conditions.

• Provides calculations for designs.

• Interprets codes and other standards as necessary for compliance.

• Joins team members occasionally for onsite observation of work, including travel to Arizona and Texas.

• Participates in weekly design meetings.

• 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 structural, civil, or architectural engineering program

• GPA of at least 3.0

• Basic Knowledge and experience with Revit

• Basic Knowledge of steel design

• Basic 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.

M/F/D/V

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.