Lead Tekla Detailer: 3D Structural Steel Modeling

AlphaX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Career advancement

Job summary

AlphaX in Austin, TX seeks an experienced Senior Tekla Detailer to lead 3D modeling, detailing, and drawing production for fabrication and field erection. You will drive Tekla-based workflows, ensure accuracy, and guide a team of detailers in a fast-paced structural steel environment.

You will coordinate with engineers, fabricators, and erection crews, develop standards, and mentor junior staff to improve detailing quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of structural steel detailing experience
• Advanced proficiency in Tekla Structures
• Direct experience in a structural steel fabrication environment
• Experience mentoring detailers and reviewing technical work
• Strong knowledge of steel connections, fabrication drawings, and erection planning
• Ability to read structural and architectural drawings and specifications
• Thorough understanding of tolerances, constructability, and field installation methods

Responsibilities

• Lead 3D structural steel modeling and detailing from design through fabrication and erection.
• Produce shop drawings, erection layouts, material lists, and fabrication packages.
• Translate plans and specs into fabrication-ready steel models.
• Identify design conflicts and fabrication risks before production.
• Develop and maintain Tekla standards, templates, and detailing workflows.
• Review models for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Coordinate with engineers, fabricators, production teams, PMs, and erection crews.
• Mentor junior detailers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Tekla Structures

Leadership

Detailing

Structural steel

Coordination

Communication

Job description

AlphaX in Austin, TX seeks an experienced Senior Tekla Detailer to lead 3D modeling, detailing, and drawing production for fabrication and field erection. You will drive Tekla-based workflows, ensure accuracy, and guide a team of detailers in a fast-paced structural steel environment.

You will coordinate with engineers, fabricators, and erection crews, develop standards, and mentor junior staff to improve detailing quality and efficiency.