Steel Detailer | Tekla/SDS2 Expert with Growth & ESOP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates' children

Sabbatical after 5 years + travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

AME Engineering is seeking a skilled Steel Detailer for our Dallas office. You will create 3D models and fabrication-level information using Tekla Structures or SDS/2 to support diverse construction projects.

Key tasks include interpreting drawings, coordinating multi-trade models for clash detection, and producing shop drawings for fabrication. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of steel detailing and strong communication; CAD/related degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in CAD or related field.
• 1–3 years of Steel Detailing experience in Commercial/Industrial projects.
• Knowledge of Tekla Structures or SDS/2.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to start and finish a project on time.
• Organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish results.
• Programming experience (Visual Studio or Python) a plus; APIs a plus.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret construction documents.
• Develop fabrication level information early in design.
• Coordinate models from various trades for clash detection.
• Create 3D Tekla models from design information and construction documents.
• Prepare and modify shop drawings for fabrication using Tekla.
• Manipulate existing models and drawings as needed.
• Check models through in-model review and report creation.
• Pursue ongoing training and development.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Organization/ multitasking

Programming (Visual Studio or Python)

APIs knowledge

Education

Associates degree in CAD or related field

Tools

Tekla Structures

SDS/2

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. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets