Senior Tekla Detailer - Structural Steel

• Lead 3D structural steel modeling and detailing from initial design coordination through fabrication and on-site erection.

• Lead 3D structural steel modeling and detailing from initial design coordination through fabrication and on-site erection.
• Produce shop drawings, erection layouts, material lists, and fabrication packages in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Translate engineering plans, architectural drawings, and technical specifications into accurate, fabrication-ready steel models.
• Identify design conflicts, incomplete information, dimensional discrepancies, and potential fabrication or installation risks before production begins.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Tekla modeling standards, templates, custom components, and detailing procedures.
• Review models and drawings for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with structural engineers, fabricators, production teams, project managers, general contractors, and erection crews to ensure consistent project execution.
• Resolve steel connection details, drawing revisions, modeling conflicts, and field installation issues.
• Mentor junior detailers, review their work, and provide technical guidance to improve team performance and detailing quality.
• Establish and implement quality-control procedures to reduce detailing errors, rework, and production delays.
• Incorporate fabrication capabilities, shop processes, connection requirements, tolerances, and erection sequences into detailing decisions.
• Manage multiple projects and deliver accurate drawings in accordance with production schedules and project milestones.
• Identify opportunities to improve modeling methods, documentation quality, and overall detailing efficiency.
• Coordinate model and drawing releases with engineering, fabrication, material delivery, and erection schedules.

• Minimum of 8 years of structural steel detailing experience.

• Minimum of 8 years of structural steel detailing experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Tekla Structures is required.
• Direct experience working in a structural steel fabrication environment is required.
• Strong knowledge of steel connections, fabrication drawings, material specifications, shop processes, and erection planning.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, fabrication-ready 3D models and construction drawings.
• Experience developing or improving Tekla templates, custom components, modeling standards, and production workflows.
• Experience mentoring detailers, reviewing technical work, or providing team-level technical guidance.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings, engineering details, and fabrication specifications.
• Thorough understanding of steel tolerances, constructability, fabrication requirements, and field installation methods.
• Experience coordinating with engineering, production, project management, and erection teams.
• Strong technical judgment, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet demanding project deadlines.
• Comprehensive understanding of the structural steel process, from modeling and detailing through fabrication, delivery, and erection.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance and retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Steady pipeline of structural steel fabrication projects.
• Significant technical ownership and leadership responsibilities.
• Opportunity to establish and improve Tekla standards, modeling practices, and detailing workflows.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Long-term career growth within an established structural steel organization.