# Senior Tekla Detailer - Structural Steel

> AlphaX · Austin, United States · — · Posted 2026-10-06

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking an experienced **Senior Tekla Detailer** to lead structural steel modeling and detailing from design development through **fabrication and field erection**.

This is a senior technical role combining advanced **Tekla Structures** expertise with leadership, quality control, and workflow development. The successful candidate will produce and review fabrication-ready models and drawings while helping establish detailing standards, improve workflows, and mentor other detailers.

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

Key Responsibilities

-   Lead structural steel modeling and detailing using **Tekla Structures** from design through fabrication and erection.
-   Develop accurate, fabrication-ready 3D models, shop drawings, erection drawings, bills of materials, and related detailing documentation.
-   Review structural drawings, architectural plans, specifications, engineering documents, and contract requirements to establish detailing scope.
-   Identify design conflicts, missing information, constructability issues, and potential fabrication or erection challenges.
-   Develop, maintain, and improve **Tekla standards, templates, custom components, workflows, and detailing procedures**.
-   Review models and drawings for accuracy, completeness, constructability, dimensional consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
-   Coordinate with structural engineers, fabricators, production teams, project managers, general contractors, and field personnel to resolve technical issues.
-   Support complex connection detailing, modeling challenges, revisions, and field-related detailing requirements.
-   Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to junior and intermediate detailers.
-   Establish quality-control practices to maintain consistent detailing standards across projects.
-   Ensure detailing reflects actual fabrication capabilities, shop requirements, erection sequencing, and field conditions.
-   Manage multiple projects and detailing priorities while meeting production schedules and deadlines.
-   Identify opportunities to improve modeling efficiency, drawing quality, standardization, and overall detailing workflows.
-   Support the transition from **engineering and 3D modeling to fabrication and field erection**.

## Requirements

-   **8+ years of structural steel detailing experience.**
-   **Advanced proficiency with Tekla Structures required.**
-   **Direct structural steel fabrication experience required.**
-   Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, connection detailing, shop drawings, material requirements, and erection sequencing.
-   Proven experience producing fabrication-ready Tekla models and drawings.
-   Experience developing or improving **Tekla standards, templates, custom components, workflows, or detailing procedures**.
-   Previous experience leading, mentoring, training, or providing technical direction to structural steel detailers.
-   Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, architectural plans, specifications, engineering documents, and fabrication requirements.
-   Strong understanding of steel connections, constructability, tolerances, fabrication processes, and erection requirements.
-   Experience coordinating with engineering, fabrication, production, project management, and field 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 and meet demanding production schedules.
-   Strong understanding of the complete workflow from **design and modeling through fabrication, delivery, and field erection**.

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
-   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, modeling practices, and detailing workflows**.
-   Collaborative team environment.
-   Professional development and advancement opportunities.
-   Long-term career growth within an established structural steel organization.

## Apply

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