We are seeking an experienced Senior Tekla Detailer to lead 3D modeling, structural steel detailing, and drawing production for fabrication and field erection. This role requires advanced proficiency in Tekla Structures, strong technical leadership, and direct experience working in a structural steel fabrication environment.
The ideal candidate will ensure that models and drawings are accurate, constructible, and ready for production while coordinating closely with engineering, fabrication, project management, and erection teams. This position also provides technical guidance to junior detailers and supports continuous improvement of detailing standards and workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.