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.
