Senior Tekla Detailer - Structural Steel

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tekla Detailer to lead structural steel modeling and detailing from design through fabrication. This role combines hands-on Tekla detailing with technical leadership, quality control, workflow development, and team mentorship.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Tekla Structures in a structural steel fabrication environment and understands the full detailing process, including shop drawings, erection drawings, fabrication packages, connection detailing, and production coordination.

Responsibilities

• Create and review detailed Tekla 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 reviews to ensure consistent detailing practices.
• Coordinate with engineers, Project Managers, estimators, fabrication teams, and production personnel.
• Review structural drawings, architectural plans, specifications, and engineering documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform quality control reviews of Tekla models and fabrication drawings before release to production.
• Support fabrication and field teams by addressing RFIs, revisions, and technical detailing issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, templates, automation, and overall department efficiency.
• Assist with workload planning, project scheduling, and prioritization to meet production deadlines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, consistency, and efficiency.

Requirements

• 8+ years of structural steel detailing experience with advanced Tekla Structures proficiency.
• Structural steel fabrication experience is required.
• Proven experience developing or improving Tekla standards, templates, workflows, or detailing procedures.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, 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 accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting production schedules.
• Advanced proficiency with Tekla Structures is required.

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 leadership and project ownership.
• Collaborative team environment with long-term career growth opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and advancement opportunities.