TEKLA Steel Checker (AISC)

SG India Engineering; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SG India Engineering seeks a Tekla Structural Steel Checker to verify Tekla models and shop drawings against contract documents, design drawings and project specs, aligning with AISC standards.

You will coordinate with detailers and fabricators, review sizes, material grades, bolt/weld details, and ensure accurate, timely shop drawing packages while mentoring junior checkers.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of relevant experience in structural steel detailing, checking, and quality control.
• Strong proficiency in Tekla Structures and experience reviewing 3D models and drawings.
• Good knowledge of AISC standards (AISC 360/303/341) and AWS welding codes.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to coordinate with multiple teams.
• Ability to mentor junior checkers and deliver accurate shop drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Verify structural steel drawings and Tekla models against contract documents, design drawings, project specs and AISC standards.
• Perform detailed quality checks on GA drawings, assembly drawings, single-part drawings, and connection details.
• Ensure compliance with AISC standards (AISC 360, 303, 341) and AWS welding codes.
• Review Tekla models and shop drawings for member sizes, orientations, material grades, bolt arrangements, weld symbols, and drawing-to-model consistency.
• Check accuracy, completeness, constructability, and coordination of fabricator shop drawing submittals before submission to clients and project teams.
• Coordinate with detailers, engineers, fabricators, and project teams to resolve design discrepancies, RFIs, and fabrication issues.
• Maintain quality standards, identify and report detailing errors, mentor junior checkers, and ensure timely delivery of accurate shop drawing packages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

Tools

Tekla Structures

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Verify structural steel drawings and Tekla Structures models against contract documents, design drawings, project specifications, and applicable AISC standards.
• Perform detailed quality checks on GA drawings, assembly drawings, single-part drawings, connection details, dimensions, elevations, and material specifications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable AISC standards, including AISC 360, AISC 303, AISC 341 (where applicable), AWS welding codes, and project-specific requirements.
• Review and verify Tekla models and shop drawings for member sizes, orientations, material grades, bolt arrangements, weld symbols, connections, and drawing-to-model consistency.
• Check the accuracy, completeness, constructability, and coordination of fabricator shop drawing submittals before submission to clients, consultants, and project teams.
• Coordinate with detailers, engineers, fabricators, and project teams to resolve design discrepancies, RFI comments, connection conflicts, fabrication issues, and erection-related concerns.
• Maintain quality standards, identify and report detailing errors, provide corrective feedback, mentor junior checkers, and ensure timely delivery of accurate shop drawing packages.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Desired Candidate Profile Tekla Structural Steel Checker (AISC Standards)
• 3-8 years of relevant experience in structural steel detailing, checking, and quality control within the engineering and steel fabrication industry.
• Strong proficiency in Tekla Structures with hands-on experience in reviewing 3D models, GA drawings, assembly drawings, and single-part drawings.
• Good knowledge of AISC standards and specifications, including AISC 360, AISC 303, AISC 341 (where applicable), and AWS welding standards.
• Strong understanding of structural steel detailing, fabrication processes, connection details, bolting, welding, and erection requirements.
• Ability to independently review and verify shop drawings, identify detailing errors, resolve discrepancies, and ensure drawing accuracy and completeness.
• Excellent knowledge of engineering drawings, structural design documents, project specifications, and fabrication requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills with a keen eye for detail and commitment to quality standards.