Senior Tekla Detailer - Structural Steel

Alpha Steel Works

• $90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of structural steel detailing experience with advanced Tekla Structures proficiency.
  • Experience in a structural steel fabrication environment.
  • Proven skills in developing or improving Tekla standards and workflows.
  • Experience in leading, mentoring, or supervising detailers.
  • Strong understanding of connection detailing and shop drawing production.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural steel modeling and detailing from design to field erection.
  • Ensure model and drawing quality meets detailing standards.
  • Mentor and train other detailers in best practices and standards.
  • Manage workflow improvements and detailing procedures.
  • Coordinate with engineering and project management teams to streamline processes.

Benefits

  • 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 and processes.
  • Collaborative team environment with growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Tekla Detailer to lead structural steel modeling and detailing from design through fabrication and field erection.

This position combines advanced Tekla Structures expertise with technical leadership. The Senior Detailer will be responsible for model and drawing quality, detailing standards, workflow improvements, and mentoring other detailers.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in a structural steel fabrication environment and understands the complete detailing process, from 3D modeling and connection detailing through shop drawings, fabrication, and erection.

Responsibilities
  • 8+ years of structural steel detailing experience with advanced Tekla Structures proficiency.
  • Structural steel fabrication experience is required.
  • Advanced Tekla Structures proficiency 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 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.

Requirements
  • 8+ years of structural steel detailing experience with advanced Tekla Structures proficiency.
  • Structural steel fabrication experience is required.
  • Advanced Tekla Structures proficiency 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 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.

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