Senior Tekla Detailer - Structural Steel

AlphaHire

$90K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of structural steel detailing experience with advanced proficiency in Tekla Structures.
  • Experience developing or improving Tekla standards and detailing procedures.
  • Previous mentoring or supervisory experience within a structural steel fabrication environment.
  • Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication and connection detailing.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documents.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Experience collaborating across engineering and project management teams.

Responsibilities

  • Produce and review complex Tekla models and shop drawings for projects.
  • Develop and maintain company-wide Tekla modeling and detailing standards.
  • Lead and mentor detailers through training and best practices.
  • Coordinate with teams to resolve detailing issues pre-fabrication.
  • Review drawings and specifications for accurate project execution.
  • Perform quality control reviews of models and drawings before release.
  • Identify opportunities for workflow improvements and automation.

Benefits

  • Health insurance and retirement plan options.
  • Paid time off and company holidays.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
Full Job Description
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

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