Tekla Senior Modeller (AISC)

SG India Engineering; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SG India Engineering invites an experienced Tekla detailer to join our Chennai team. You will develop precise 3D Tekla models, and prepare GA, fabrication and erection drawings per project standards.

You will handle complex steel elements, ensure compliance with AISC/CSA/Welding standards, and drive quality through model checks and RFIs. You will also coordinate with engineers, PMs and fabrication teams, generate MTOs and bolt lists, manage revisions, and mentor junior modelers.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of Tekla Structures and steel detailing experience.
• Experience on US (AISC) and/or Canadian structural steel projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AISC standards, CSA S16, AWS D1.1, welding and bolting details.
• Expertise in fabrication, erection, GA and complex steel modeling.
• Good understanding of US and Canadian Imperial measurement systems (Feet & Inches).
• Knowledge of DSTV/NC files, AutoCAD, Revit or SDS/2 is an added advantage.
• Strong technical, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate 3D Tekla models per project standards and specs.
• Prepare GA, fabrication, assembly, single-part and erection drawings.
• Model complex steel structures (beams, columns, bracings, trusses, stairs, platforms, handrails, connections).
• Interpret structural drawings, connection details and specs.
• Ensure compliance with AISC, CSA and AWS welding standards.
• Perform model checking, clash detection and drawing quality reviews.
• Coordinate with engineers, PMs and fabrication teams to resolve RFIs.
• Generate material take-offs, bolt lists and fabrication reports.
• Manage drawing revisions and ensure timely deliverables.
• Review junior modelers' work and provide guidance.

Skills

Structural detailing

Coordination

Problem-solving

Drawing review

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

Revit

SDS/2

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop accurate 3D structural steel models using Tekla Structures as per project standards and specifications.
• Prepare GA drawings, fabrication/shop drawings, assembly drawings, single-part drawings, and erection drawings.
• Model complex steel structures, including beams, columns, bracings, trusses, stairs, platforms, handrails, and connections.
• Interpret structural drawings, connection details, and engineering specifications.
• Ensure compliance with AISC standards, Canadian structural steel requirements, and relevant AWS welding standards.
• Perform model checking, clash detection, and drawing quality reviews.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and fabrication teams to resolve technical issues and RFIs.
• Generate material take-offs (MTO), bolt lists, and fabrication reports.
• Manage drawing revisions and ensure timely project deliverables.
• Review junior modelers' work and provide technical guidance.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 7 - 12 years of experience in Tekla Structures and structural steel detailing.
• Experience in US (AISC) and/or Canadian structural steel projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AISC standards, CSA S16, AWS D1.1, steel connections, welding, and bolting details.
• Expertise in fabrication drawings, erection drawings, GA drawings, and complex steel modeling.
• Good understanding of US and Canadian Imperial measurement systems (Feet & Inches).
• Knowledge of DSTV/NC files, AutoCAD, Revit, or SDS/2 will be an added advantage.
• Strong technical, coordination, and problem-solving skills.