Architectural Designer Intern - Summer 2025 - Zekelman Industries

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 an Architectural Intern for our facility located in Troy, MI. Reporting to the Director of Architecture + Design, this candidate will support the design and engineering department. This intern will be expected to gain technical knowledge in modular design and factory construction as well as seeing the integration into the site environment. Hybrid attendance is required at the Troy, MI office.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the preparation of architectural plans, sections, elevations, details, and other drafting tasks under the direction and supervision of a Project Architect
• Prepares shop drawings for plant fabrication using Revit.
• Prepares specific details for both shop installation as well as site-built conditions or integration.
• Researches and identifies products (finishes, fixtures, etc.)
• Researches codes and other standards as necessary for compliance.
• Join team members on occasion for onsite observation of work which would include travel to the states of Arizona and Texas.
• Other tasks may be required in the daily environment for providing solutions and/0r resolutions to conditions or sequencing within plant or on site and to be delivered in a timely manner.
• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Performs other duties as they might be assigned.
• Adherence to the hybrid work policy with consistent on-site attendance as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Pursing degree in architecture or related field
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Basic knowledge and experience with Revit
• Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, quickly learn new and unfamiliar concepts and tasks, collaborate with other individuals in a constructive and effective manner, and meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities
• 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.