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Posted 13 Aug 2026

Senior Tekla Modeler

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Employment
Full time
Posted
13 Aug 2026

About the role

We are Sisco Jobs, a recruitment consultancy based in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. We are hiring on behalf of our client for the position of Senior Tekla Modeler in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Our client is a reputed organization in the structural steel detailing and engineering sector seeking skilled, motivated professionals. If you meet the requirements below, apply early as positions are limited.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Tekla modeling activities from drawing study through IFA/IFC deliverables.
  • Develop accurate and complex structural and miscellaneous steel models.
  • Generate pre-modeling and post-modeling RFIs to resolve technical and design-related issues.
  • Ensure models satisfy fabrication, erection, shipping, and logistics requirements.
  • Configure project-specific connections, numbering systems, and drawing extraction requirements.
  • Track submitted areas, model revisions, and numbering status throughout project execution.
  • Coordinate closely with Team Leads and Checkers to maintain modeling quality and constructability.
  • Support task planning, effort estimation, and mentoring of junior modelers.
Required Skills
  1. Tekla Structures: Strong hands-on capability in developing complex steel models.
  2. Australian Steel Detailing: Minimum 2 years of experience working on Australian steel detailing projects.
  3. Steel Connections: Strong expertise in modeling complex structural connections.
  4. Fabrication & Erection: Excellent understanding of steel fabrication and erection workflows.
  5. Technical Coordination: Ability to manage RFIs, revisions, numbering, drawing extraction, and constructability requirements.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience mentoring junior Tekla modelers.
  • Strong knowledge of shipping and logistics considerations in steel detailing.
  • Advanced model coordination and troubleshooting capability.
Work Experience Requirements

Candidates must have 4–8+ years of hands-on Tekla modeling experience, including a minimum of 2 years on Australian steel detailing projects. Experience should include complex structural and miscellaneous steel systems and exposure to fabrication and erection workflows.

Education


Minimum: Typical — Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Preferred: Typical — Relevant structural/steel detailing training
Additional: Tekla Structures certification/training is advantageous (typical)


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