# Senior Tekla Detailer - Structural Steel

> AlphaHire · Austin, United States · — · Posted 2026-08-25

**Workplace:** on_site

## 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

## Apply

[Apply at AlphaHire](https://apply.workable.com/alphax/j/AEA59A3C16/apply)

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