Tekla Designer

SPUR INDUSTRIAL LLC; Cresson (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Spur Industrial LLC in Cresson, Texas, seeks a Tekla Designer / 3D Modeler for its growing steel fabrication team. You will create 3D Tekla models and detailed drawings used by shop and field crews to fabricate and install structural steel.

No specific steel background required; work on structural and miscellaneous steel projects and learn fabrication details on the job. This role offers a hybrid schedule with four days on-site and one day remote after training.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on experience using Tekla Structures.
• Ability to create and modify 3D models and generate technical drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering or construction drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage assigned work and meet project deadlines.
• Interest in learning structural and miscellaneous steel detailing.

Responsibilities

• Create and update 3D models using Tekla Structures.
• Develop detailed shop, assembly, fabrication, and installation drawings.
• Work on structural steel, equipment supports, platforms, stairs, handrails, and other custom steel projects.
• Interpret engineering drawings, project specifications, and technical requirements.
• Manage assigned modeling and detailing work from initial development through final drawing packages.
• Identify potential design conflicts, missing information, and fabrication challenges.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Production, Quality, and other team members.
• Incorporate approved revisions and maintain accurate project files.
• Learn how your models translate into real-world fabrication and installation.

Skills

Tekla Structures

3D modeling

Technical drawings

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Communication

Project management

Willingness to learn

Job description

Full-Time | 4 Days On-Site, 1 Day Remote

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience

Do you enjoy working in Tekla Structures, solving design challenges, and seeing your work become something real?

Spur Industrial is looking for a Tekla Designer / 3D Modeler to join our growing steel fabrication team in Cresson, Texas.

You'll work on structural and miscellaneous steel projects, creating 3D models and detailed drawings that our shop and field crews use to fabricate and install steel.

You don't need to come from a steel fabrication background.

If you've worked with Tekla Structures in structural steel, industrial equipment, construction, or a related field, we're interested in your experience. We can help you develop the steel fabrication knowledge specific to our projects.

What You'll Do

• Create and update 3D models using Tekla Structures.
• Develop detailed shop, assembly, fabrication, and installation drawings.
• Work on structural steel, equipment supports, platforms, stairs, handrails, and other custom steel projects.
• Interpret engineering drawings, project specifications, and technical requirements.
• Manage assigned modeling and detailing work from initial development through final drawing packages.
• Identify potential design conflicts, missing information, and fabrication challenges.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Production, Quality, and other team members.
• Incorporate approved revisions and maintain accurate project files.
• Learn how your models translate into real-world fabrication and installation.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Practical, hands-on experience using Tekla Structures.
• Ability to create and modify 3D models and generate technical drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering or construction drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage assigned work and meet project deadlines.
• Interest in learning structural and miscellaneous steel detailing.

Preferred, But Not Required

• Experience with structural or miscellaneous steel detailing.
• Background in industrial equipment, structural modeling, or construction.
• Experience creating fabrication or shop drawings.
• Familiarity with steel connections, welds, bolts, and fabrication methods.
• Experience working with fabrication or construction teams.

No college degree required. Your experience and ability matter more than your credentials.

Why Join Spur Industrial?

See your work become reality. Our fabrication shop is right here. You'll see the steel components you model being built and prepared for installation.

Work on different types of projects. From structural framing to custom platforms and equipment supports, you'll have opportunities to expand your technical skills.

Learn directly from experienced people. Work alongside our Project Management, Production, and Quality teams to build your understanding of steel fabrication.

Enjoy a hybrid schedule. Work four days each week at our Cresson facility and one day remotely after completing initial on-site training and demonstrating the ability to work independently.

Take ownership of your work. We value people who ask questions, solve problems, and take pride in producing accurate drawings.

About Spur Industrial

Spur Industrial is a structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication and installation company based in Cresson, Texas.

Our work supports industrial and commercial construction projects throughout Texas.

We're a hands-on company where communication matters, problems get solved, and the people creating the drawings work closely with the people building the steel.

If you know Tekla and want to put your skills to work on real fabrication projects, we'd like to hear from you.

Spur Industrial is an equal opportunity employer.