Senior Tekla Detailer - Structural Steel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tekla Detailer to lead structural steel modeling and detailing from design through fabrication.

This position combines hands-on Tekla detailing with technical leadership , including quality control, workflow development, standards implementation, and team mentorship. The ideal candidate has extensive experience using Tekla Structures in a structural steel fabrication environment and understands the complete detailing process from modeling and connections through shop drawings, fabrication, and erection.

Responsibilities - Develop and review detailed Tekla Structures models, shop drawings, erection drawings, and fabrication packages for structural steel projects. - Establish, maintain, and improve company standards for Tekla modeling, detailing, and drawing production. - Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to structural steel detailers. - Train team members and conduct quality-control reviews to ensure consistent and accurate detailing practices. - Coordinate with engineers, Project Managers, estimators, fabrication teams, and production personnel throughout the project lifecycle. - Review structural drawings, architectural plans, specifications, and engineering documents for accuracy, completeness, and constructability. - Perform detailed QC reviews of Tekla models and fabrication drawings before release to production. - Support fabrication and field teams by resolving RFIs, revisions, connection issues, and other technical detailing questions. - Identify opportunities to improve Tekla workflows, templates, automation, and drawing standards. - Assist with workload planning, project scheduling, and prioritization to meet production deadlines. - Collaborate with engineering and fabrication teams to ensure models and drawings accurately reflect project requirements. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, consistency, and department efficiency .

Requirements - 8+ years of structural steel detailing experience with advanced Tekla Structures proficiency. - Structural steel fabrication experience is required. - Advanced proficiency with Tekla Structures is required. - Proven experience developing or improving Tekla standards, templates, workflows, or detailing procedures. - Previous experience leading, mentoring, training, or supervising structural steel detailers. - Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, connection detailing, erection sequencing, and shop drawing production. - Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, architectural plans, specifications, and engineering documents. - Experience coordinating with engineering, fabrication, production, and project management teams. - Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. - Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, fabrication-ready documentation. - Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and production deadlines. - Strong understanding of the relationship between 3D modeling, fabrication, and field erection .

Benefits - Competitive salary based on experience. - Health insurance and retirement plan options. - Paid time off and company holidays. - Stable pipeline of structural steel fabrication projects. - High level of technical ownership and leadership responsibility. - Opportunity to influence Tekla standards, workflows, and detailing processes. - Collaborative team environment with long-term career growth opportunities. - Ongoing professional development and advancement opportunities.