SDS2 Structural Steel Detailer – Erection Drawings

JITECH; Medellín; On-site; COP 42,000,000 - 62,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JITECH is seeking a Structural Steel Detailer in Medellín to execute 3D modeling, fabrication and erection drawings using SDS2 and Tekla. You will review contract documents, incorporate revisions, and prepare detailing deliverables for fabricators and erectors.

You will collaborate with modelers, checkers, engineers, and project management to ensure accuracy, coordinate revisions, and support material take-offs as workloads vary, while upholding JITECH standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Civil Eng Tech / Structural Eng Tech / Drafting / Construction.
• Minimum 3 years in structural steel detailing or related role.
• Experience developing structural models and fabrication drawings with SDS2 or Tekla.
• Experience preparing shop/erection drawings, material take-offs, and fabrication deliverables.
• Ability to read structural and architectural drawings and contract docs.
• Knowledge of structural detailing practices and AISC Manual.
• Familiarity with ANSI/AISC 360-22, AWS D1.1:2020, AWS welding, and IBC requirements.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Teams, and Planner; Bluebeam for reviews.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Generate and edit fabrication shop drawings for steel fabricators.
• Review drawings and documents to understand scope and detailing requirements.
• Maintain consistency between documents and detailing deliverables.
• Create and update erection drawings to support field assembly.
• Support erection drawing development based on schedules.
• Prepare material take-offs and related project data.
• Coordinate detailing with modelers, checkers, and project team.
• Interpret & incorporate approvals, changes, and RFIs into drawings.
• Update drawings reflecting project changes and feedback.
• Identify discrepancies and raise questions for review.
• Incorporate checking comments and improve detailing quality.
• Prepare project lists, documents, and outputs (bolt info, CNC, KSS, Tekla PowerFab).
• Self-review drawings for completeness and accuracy before checking.
• Maintain organized project information and follow JITECH standards.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Team collaboration

Reading drawings & specs

Education

Associate degree or higher in Civil Eng Tech / Structural Eng Tech / Drafting / Construction

Tools

SDS2

Tekla

Tekla PowerFab

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Planner

Job description

JITECH is seeking a Structural Steel Detailer in Medellín to execute 3D modeling, fabrication and erection drawings using SDS2 and Tekla. You will review contract documents, incorporate revisions, and prepare detailing deliverables for fabricators and erectors.

You will collaborate with modelers, checkers, engineers, and project management to ensure accuracy, coordinate revisions, and support material take-offs as workloads vary, while upholding JITECH standards.