MEP Designer Intern

Job Description

MEP Designer Intern | Zekelman Industries

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site internship at Zekelman Industries, located in Troy, MI. Zekelman is a leading manufacturer of steel pipe and tube and an innovator in multi-family housing development, with products found in hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, and airports. This role allows you to contribute to the design and engineering of modular construction projects that are shaping communities. You will gain exposure to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in modular environments, applying your technical skills in a collaborative design setting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Troy, MI

• Team: Reports to the Electrical Designer at Z Modular (a division of Zekelman Industries).
• Mission: To contribute to the design and engineering of modular construction projects by preparing MEP drawings, ensuring compliance, and supporting projects from concept through fabrication.
• Tech Stack: Revit, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare structural and MEP drawings: Assist in preparing structural and MEP plans, sections, elevations, details, and other drafting tasks under supervision.
• Develop fabrication and installation drawings: Prepare shop drawings for plant fabrication using Revit and create detailed drawings for shop installations and site-built conditions.
• Ensure design compliance: Provide calculations for design specifications as needed and research building codes and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support project lifecycle: Support multiple projects at various stages, ensuring quality in all deliverables, and participate in weekly design meetings.
• Engage in site observation: Join team members for on-site project observations, including travel to other Z Modular locations, and promote healthy and safe work practices.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Completion of junior year of a Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering program.
• Experience: GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Skills: Knowledge and experience with Revit, proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), highly organized and detail-oriented, strong written and verbal communication, collaborative team player.
• Bonus: Available to travel for the Internship Summit and authorized to work in the United States.