Senior Tekla Detailer - Structural Steel

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tekla Detailer to lead structural steel detailing within a fabrication environment. This role combines hands-on modeling with technical leadership, overseeing complex Tekla projects while establishing detailing standards, mentoring team members, and driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate is a Tekla expert with extensive structural steel detailing experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about improving quality, efficiency, and consistency across the detailing department.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and review complex Tekla models, shop drawings, erection drawings, and fabrication packages for structural steel projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide Tekla modeling and detailing standards.
• Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to detailers through training, quality reviews, and best practices.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, fabrication teams, and production personnel to resolve detailing issues before fabrication.
• Review structural drawings, specifications, and engineering documents to ensure accurate project execution.
• Perform quality control reviews of models and fabrication drawings prior to release.
• Identify opportunities to improve detailing workflows, automation, and overall department efficiency.
• Assist with scheduling drafting workloads and prioritizing deliverables to meet project deadlines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen detailing processes and technical capabilities.

Requirements

• 8+ years of structural steel detailing experience with advanced proficiency in Tekla Structures.
• Demonstrated experience developing or improving Tekla standards, workflows, or detailing procedures.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising detailers within a structural steel fabrication environment.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, erection sequencing, connection detailing, and shop drawing production.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, fabrication, and project management teams throughout project execution.
• Advanced Tekla Structures experience and structural steel detailing expertise are required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health insurance and retirement plan options
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment