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Senior Tekla Detailer - Structural Steel

AlphaHireAustin, Texas🇺🇸United StatesPosted 25 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Posted
Yesterday
Continuous ImprovementSchedulingStructural Steel

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.

  • 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.
  • 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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