Structural Steel Modeler

Imperial Metal; Blumenort; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Metal is seeking a skilled Steel Modeler to produce accurate 3D models of structural and miscellaneous steel components using Tekla Structures. You will develop detailed drawings, standard connections, and erection plans while ensuring revisions are managed accurately.

Reporting to the Drafting Manager, you will collaborate with project teams to align design and fabrication, generate PowerFab reports, and support seamless data flow to fabrication processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience modelling, drafting and detailing for steel structures and miscellaneous metals.
• Certification or formal training in steel detailing or related field(s).
• Proficiency in Tekla Structures or similar 3D modelling software.
• Familiarity with PowerFab or similar reporting software.
• Strong attention to detail, especially with revisions/updates to drawings.
• Experience producing assembly drawings and erection plans.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed 3D models of structural and miscellaneous steel components from drawings.
• Create and maintain standard connection details for assembly.
• Manage revisions to ensure consistency across drawings.
• Coordinate assembly drawings and erection plans with project teams.
• Generate PowerFab reports from 3D models for fabrication teams.
• Export completed projects via PowerFab for data flow to fabrication.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Drafters, Estimators to meet schedules.

Skills

Steel detailing

Tekla Structures

PowerFab

Reading drawings

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Steel detailing certification

Tools

PowerFab

Tekla Structures

Job description

About us

Since 1983, Imperial Metal has strived to become a one-stop shop. By offering a complete Structural, Miscellaneous, and Custom Metal Fabrication solution, we strive to make the building process less complicated.

Steel Modeler

The Steel Modeler will be responsible for producing accurate, complete, and high-quality detail drawings for structural and miscellaneous steel projects using Tekla Structures. The role requires a strong focus on precision, timeliness, and collaboration to ensure seamless coordination between design, manufacturing, and site teams.

Reporting to: Drafting Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Build detailed 3D models of structural and miscellaneous steel components, following architectural and structural contract drawings. Ensure the models accurately represent the project requirements and specifications.
• Create and maintain standard connection details to simplify and streamline assembly during the installation process. Ensure consistency across models for easy onsite assembly.
• Ensure attention to detail when handling changes, revisions, and updates to existing drawings. Proactively monitor revisions to avoid errors and maintain consistency across the entire project.
• Manage the preparation and coordination of assembly drawings and erection plans. Collaborate closely with project teams to ensure alignment between design and erection requirements.
• Generate accurate PowerFab reports directly from 3D models. Ensure reports contain complete, clear, and correct information for fabrication and installation teams.
• Export completed projects via PowerFab to ensure seamless data flow to the fabrication process.
• Coordinate with other departments and team members including Project Managers, Drafters, Estimators, etc. to ensure accurate production schedules and project timelines are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience modelling, drafting and detailing for steel structures and miscellaneous metals.
• Certification or formal training in steel detailing or related fields.
• Proficiency in Tekla Structures or similar 3D modeling software.
• Familiarity with PowerFab or similar reporting software.
• Solid understanding of structural steel detailing and fabrication processes, including knowledge of industry standards and codes related to structural steel.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with revisions and updates to existing drawings.
• Experience in generating and managing assembly drawings and erection plans.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret complex structural and architectural contract drawings.