Steel Detailer

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 Downers Grove 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.

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.

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
• 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
  
  

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 5,500 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #3 on the ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms list, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2023 . 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 that can make a difference at AME Engineering? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

AME Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from AME Engineering’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. AME Engineering will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.