Junior Tekla Detailer Structural Steel

A well-established structural steel fabricator in Austin, Texas is looking for a junior-level Tekla Detailer to join its in-house detailing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career detailer who already has hands-on Tekla Structures experience and wants to grow under the guidance of senior detailers in a busy fabrication environment.

You will help build 3D steel models and produce shop and erection drawings for fabrication and field installation, working alongside engineering, fabrication, project management, and erection teams. Local candidates in the Austin area are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and update 3D structural steel models in Tekla Structures under the direction of senior detailers.
• Prepare shop drawings, erection drawings, material lists, and fabrication packages to project specifications and company standards.
• Translate engineering and architectural drawings into accurate steel models.
• Flag design conflicts, missing information, and dimensional discrepancies for senior review.
• Incorporate drawing revisions, RFI responses, and markups from checkers and engineers.
• Apply company Tekla templates, custom components, and detailing standards.
• Coordinate with fabrication and project management teams to answer drawing questions and support production.
• Learn how shop processes, connection requirements, tolerances, and erection sequences shape detailing decisions.
• Manage assigned drawing packages and meet production deadlines.

Requirements

• Required: hands-on experience using Tekla Structures for structural steel modeling and detailing.
• Junior to early-career detailing background; experience in or exposure to a structural steel fabrication environment strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of steel shapes, connections, and fabrication or shop drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow technical skills under senior detailers.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must live in or within commuting distance of Austin, Texas; this is an on-site role.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance and retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• A steady pipeline of structural steel fabrication projects.
• Hands-on mentorship from experienced senior detailers.
• Clear growth path toward Detailer and Senior Detailer roles.
• A collaborative team environment.
• Professional development and long-term career growth.