# Senior Tekla Detailer - Structural Steel

> AlphaHire · Austin, United States · — · Posted 2026-09-11

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

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.

## Apply

[Apply at AlphaHire](https://apply.workable.com/alphax/j/40FA190001/apply)

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