Steel Detailer

ARCO Companies; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

Job summary

AME Engineering is seeking a dedicated Steel Detailer to join our team. The role focuses on creating 3D fabrication models and detailed shop drawings using Tekla and SDS/2 for diverse construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of steel detailing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with engineering and construction teams to deliver accurate fabrication information.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in computer aided drafting or related field.
• 1–3 years of Steel Detailing experience in Commercial Industrial, Manufacturing, and similar project types.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling software, such as Tekla Structures or SDS/2.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, motivated with the ability to start and finish a project on time.
• Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Programming experience such as Visual Studio or Python is a plus, experience with APIs is also a plus.
• Computer skills: 3D Modeling Software (Tekla, SDS/2, or similar), proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret construction documents.
• Develop fabrication level information early in the design process based upon feedback and coordination with internal engineering and construction team members.
• Coordination of models from various trades (HVAC, MEP, etc.) for clash detection and coordination.
• Create 3D models utilizing Tekla from early design information and construction documents.
• Prepare and modify shop drawings including erection, assembly, and part drawings for fabrication utilizing Tekla 3D modeling software.
• Manipulate existing models and drawings as needed.
• Check models through in-model review and report creation.
• Continuing education through a combination of in-house and company-funded external training.

Skills

Steel detailing

Tekla Structures

SDS/2

3D modeling

Communication

Self-starter

Coordination

Programming (VS/Python)

MS Office

Education

Associates degree in CAD or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Python

Job description

About You:

Do you have an excellent eye for detail? Do you love working with steel? Have you created 3D models in support of construction projects using Tekla Structures or other BIM software? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will excite you!

AME Engineering is currently looking or a highly motivated Steel Detailer, preferably with previous experience using Tekla Structures or SDS/2, to join our team based in our Dallas office. The Steel Detailer will be responsible for creating 3D models and developing fabrication-level information in support of a wide range of construction projects.

A Day in the Life:

• Accurately interpret construction documents
• Develop fabrication level information early in the design process based upon feedback and coordination with internal engineering and construction team members
• Coordination of models from various trades (HVAC, MEP, etc.) for clash detection and coordination
• Create 3D models utilizing Tekla from early design information and construction documents
• Prepare and modify shop drawings including erection, assembly, and part drawings for the purposes of fabrication utilizing Tekla 3D modeling software
• Manipulate existing models and drawings as needed
• Check models through in-model review and report creation
• Continuing education through a combination of in-house and company-funded external training

Necessary Qualifications:

• Associates degree in computer aided drafting or related field
• 1-3 years of Steel Detailing experience in Commercial Industrial, Manufacturing, and similar project types
• Knowledge of 3D modeling software, such as Tekla Structures or SDS/2
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter, motivated with the ability to start and finish a project on time
• Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
• Programming experience such as Visual Studio or Python is a plus, experience with APIs is also a plus
• Computer skills: 3D Modeling Software (Tekla, SDS/2, or similar), proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook

What We Can Offer You:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package supports our associates, their families, the causes they support and the local communities.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

At AME Engineering, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business development.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today.

EOE, including disability/vets