Tekla Structures Structural Detailer Jobs in USA
11 live matches · $45–$110/hr freelance · $55,000–$120,000 salaried
Structural Detailers produce shop drawings for steel, concrete and precast — often in Tekla or Revit. Tekla Structures owns fabrication-level steel, precast and rebar detailing. The work is fabricator-driven rather than design-office driven, which means fewer candidates and consistently higher rates than architectural modelling.
Pay figures are TaskBider estimates from listings and offers collected in 2026 for USA — benchmarks, not guarantees. Locally that is about 45–110 USD per hour.
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What the work involves
- Steel fabricators and their detailing bureaus
- Precast concrete manufacturers
- Rebar suppliers producing bar-bending schedules
- Structural engineering practices outsourcing shop drawings
Skills that raise the rate: Connection design knowledge is the multiplier here. A detailer who can resolve a connection query without waiting on the engineer is worth double one who only models what they are handed.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Tekla Structures Structural Detailer earn in USA in 2026?
- A Structural Detailer using Tekla Structures and based in USA typically bills $45–$110 per hour freelance, or $55,000–$120,000 per year salaried (about 45–110 USD per hour). These are TaskBider estimates from listings and offers collected in 2026 — benchmarks, not guarantees.
- What skills do employers ask for in Tekla Structures Structural Detailer roles?
- Structural Detailers produce shop drawings for steel, concrete and precast — often in Tekla or Revit. Beyond Tekla Structures itself, Connection design knowledge is the multiplier here. A detailer who can resolve a connection query without waiting on the engineer is worth double one who only models what they are handed.
- Can a Structural Detailer in USA work for overseas clients?
- Yes — most Tekla Structures work is delivered as model and drawing files, so employers hire across borders. Candidates in USA are typically paid in USD or EUR by US, EU and Gulf clients, which is why the local band above sits below the global one.
- Who hires Tekla Structures Structural Detailers?
- Demand concentrates in Steel fabricators and their detailing bureaus, Precast concrete manufacturers, Rebar suppliers producing bar-bending schedules, Structural engineering practices outsourcing shop drawings. TaskBider only publishes listings that show a pay range, so you can screen before you apply.