Senior Steel Detailer

TDS Industrial Services Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance & AD&D

Long-term disability

4% vacation pay

Relocation assistance

Job summary

TDS Industrial Services Ltd in Surrey, B.C. seeks a full-time Senior Steel Detailer to model, check and coordinate steel detailing from start to finish.

You’ll work with our in-house team and overseas offices to ensure accuracy, consistency and clear communication with fabricators, engineers and clients. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on steel detailing, Tekla Structures expertise, and a track record in change orders, scheduling, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on steel detailing experience.
• Experience with Tekla Structures and QC/checking is highly valued.
• Knowledge of steel detailing standards (CISC/AISC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check 3D Tekla models and shop drawings to high accuracy.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and stakeholders on goals.
• Develop and monitor project schedules with production staff.
• Identify and report project risks and opportunities.
• Manage and document project change orders.
• Check models and drawings for accuracy and quality.
• Ensure deliverables meet deadlines and standards.
• Support integration of fabrication technologies and standards.
• Coordinate with overseas detailing teams and provide updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Tools

Tekla Structures

BIM coordination

Job description

• Join a team that’s been delivering excellence in steel detailing for over four decades
• Earn a competitive hourly rate of $35-$40/hr, with full benefits
• Be part of a trusted, reputable company shaping some of the most complex structural projects across North America

About TDS Industrial Services

Since 1979, TDS Industrial Services has built a reputation for reliable, on-time delivery of high-quality steel detailing services. With a team of 25–30 experienced modelers, checkers, and senior project managers, TDS handles projects ranging from industrial installations to complex bridges and high-rise buildings. Rooted in craftsmanship and commitment, the company has evolved from hand-drawing to full 3D modeling using Tekla Structures since 2012. TDS also provides CNC-compatible files, progress tracking reports, and BIM-ready models to support efficient fabrication and project oversight.

Guided by values of integrity and professionalism, TDS fosters a secure, growth-oriented work environment while delivering dependable, high-quality results to our clients.

For more information, please visit our website: tdsindustrial.com/

About the Opportunity

TDS Industrial Services is looking for a full-time Senior Steel Detailer, based in Surrey, B.C.

In this role, you'll work closely with our in-house team and our overseas detailing offices to model, check, and coordinate steel detailing projects from start to finish — ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clear communication between TDS, fabricators, engineers, and clients.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Producing and/or checking 3D models and shop drawings in Tekla Structures to a high standard of accuracy
• Collaborating with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to align on project goals
• Developing and monitoring project schedules in collaboration with production staff
• Identifying and reporting project risks and opportunities
• Managing and documenting project change orders
• Checking models and drawings for accuracy and quality
• Ensuring project deliverables are met on time and to standard
• Supporting the integration of fabrication technologies and standards
• Communicating effectively with overseas detailing teams and providing clear updates to all relevant internal and external stakeholders

About You

We're looking for candidates with a minimum of 5+ years of hands-on steel detailing experience, ideally including checking/QC experience. This is a technical, detailing-first role — if you've spent years in Tekla modeling steel structures and are ready to take the next step in your career, this is that step.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Knowledge of steel detailing standards and practices for CISC & AISC
• Experience with Tekla Structures
• Understanding of fabrication technologies
• Experience coordinating with overseas detailers
• Track record of managing change orders and communicating updates effectively
• Ability to assess project risks and opportunities
• Understanding of CNC file formats and BIM-ready model outputs

As our ideal candidates, you will bring excellent organizational and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to maintain quality and efficiency under pressure. You’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can seamlessly navigate between technical teams and clients.

This is an opportunity to join a team that values integrity, professionalism, and reliability - where your technical expertise and leadership will directly contribute to the successful delivery of high-impact structural projects.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience, is a competitive hourly rate of $35-$40/hr, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Extended health benefits package, including dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability coverage
• 4% vacation pay
• Relocation assistance, if applicable
• Opportunities to work on complex, large-scale structural projects
• A unique culture rooted in craftsmanship, integrity, and long-standing industry reputation