Senior Structural Tekla Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: TBD

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Tekla Designer to take ownership of structural modeling packages and guide the development of highquality design deliverables. In this role, you will lead Tekla modeling strategies, ensure constructability and accuracy, and support efficient execution across FEED, fabrication, and construction phases. Ideal candidates bring 510 years of structural design experience within largescale petrochemical or LNG onshore projects.

Core Competencies

• Petrochemical/LNG project experience on major onshore facilities.
• 3D structural modeling and drawing production using Tekla Structures.
• BIM workflow understanding and modelbased coordination.
• Familiarity with U.S. structural and safety standards including AISC, OSHA, ACI 318, ASTM, AWS, and equivalent codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply established design procedures and maintain consistency across deliverables.
• Utilize modelbased QA/QC processes and automated drawing generation.
• Work with Tekla Structures 2025 or comparable versions.
• Model and detail miscellaneous steel components such as
  handrails, stairs, and ladders.
• Produce and/or check a variety of structural deliverables, including:
  • Design drawings
  • General arrangement drawings
  • Isometric drawings
  • COG drawings
  • Additional steelrelated documentation
• Perform thorough selfreviews to ensure compliance with project standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate regularly with U.S.based teams and demonstrate a willingness to learn new tools and methods.
• Evaluate multiple design solutions and make datadriven decisions.
• Apply knowledge of fabrication and construction practices to improve constructability.
• Manage multiple assignments and maintain schedule discipline.
• Experience with Tekla rebar modeling is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelors degree in engineering or technology with 5+ years of experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong English communication skills (reading and writing).
• 510 years of structural design experience in refining, petrochemical, or LNG projects; EPC background preferred.
• Ability to work independently and selfdirect tasks with minimal supervision.

About Novetus Engineering LLCNovetus is unsurpassed in our commitment to achieving our objectives as efficiently as possible. From a piping modification or pump upgrade project to helping to manage a multi-billion-dollar international development, Novetus will field the right team and the right systems to get the work done quickly and fit for the purpose. Novetus combines engineering workflow automation expertise with an experienced team of engineers and project managers to execute projects with exceptional efficiency. An engineering company focused on the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry, Novetus is based in Houston, Texas and is privately held.