Junior Tekla Detailer - Structural Steel
About The Position
A well-established structural steel fabricator in Austin, Texas is seeking a junior-level Tekla Detailer for its in-house detailing team. This early-career position is suited to someone with hands-on Tekla Structures experience who wants to develop under the guidance of senior detailers in a busy fabrication environment. The role helps build 3D structural steel models and produce shop and erection drawings for fabrication and field installation. The detailer works alongside engineering, fabrication, project management, and erection teams. Candidates in the Austin area are strongly preferred, and the position is on-site.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience using Tekla Structures for structural steel modeling and detailing.
- Junior to early-career detailing background.
- Working knowledge of steel shapes, connections, and fabrication or shop drawings.
- Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow technical skills under senior detailers.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
- Must live in or within commuting distance of Austin, Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in or exposure to a structural steel fabrication environment.
- Local candidates in the Austin area are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build and update 3D structural steel models in Tekla Structures under the direction of senior detailers.
- Prepare shop drawings, erection drawings, material lists, and fabrication packages to project specifications and company standards.
- Translate engineering and architectural drawings into accurate steel models.
- Flag design conflicts, missing information, and dimensional discrepancies for senior review.
- Incorporate drawing revisions, RFI responses, and markups from checkers and engineers.
- Apply company Tekla templates, custom components, and detailing standards.
- Coordinate with fabrication and project management teams to answer drawing questions and support production.
- Learn how shop processes, connection requirements, tolerances, and erection sequences shape detailing decisions.
- Manage assigned drawing packages and meet production deadlines.
Benefits
- Health insurance and retirement plan options.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- A steady pipeline of structural steel fabrication projects.
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced senior detailers.
- Clear growth path toward Detailer and Senior Detailer roles.
- A collaborative team environment.
- Professional development and long-term career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
