Structural Steel Detailer / Drafter
Date posted: December 24th, 2025
Pay: CA$31.00-CA$38.00 per hour
Work location: 570 Wilkinson Ave, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B OJ4.
Job Summary
Cherubini Bridges and Structures, a member of the Cherubini Group of Companies, is searching for an experienced Structural Steel Detailer to join our team in Dartmouth. The ideal candidate will have at least five years experience working within Tekla Structures.
Summary
For more than 50 years, Cherubini has provided custom steel solutions to clients around the world. We specialize in a full range of bridge structures, structural steel, offshore structures, and miscellaneous steel. Cherubini is proud to provide diverse services from fabrication, to metalizing, to transportation, and erection.
Drafting technologists and technicians prepare engineering designs, drawings and related technical information, such as building information models (BIM), in multidisciplinary engineering teams or in support of engineers, architects or industrial designers, or they may work independently. They are employed by consulting and construction companies, utility, resource and manufacturing companies, all levels of government and by a wide range of other establishments
At Cherubini, detailing work is primarily carried out using Tekla Structures. Preparation of deliverables will also require the use of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office products.
Main duties
- Develop and prepare engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data
- Create building information models (BIM), using computer software, to provide digital representations of physical and functional aspects of buildings and other engineering projects
- Operate computer-assisted design (CAD) and drafting workstations
- Develop and prepare design sketches
- Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets
- Check and verify design drawings to conform to specifications and design data
- Write technical reports
- Prepare contracts and tender documents
- Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
- Supervise and train other technologists, technicians and drafters.
- Develop and prepare engineering drawings, plans, diagrams or layouts from sketches
- Operate computer-assisted drafting equipment or a conventional drafting station.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience in a detailing/drafting environment using 3D modelling software.
- Minimum 5 years of experience specifically with Tekla Structures.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting mechanical products and assemblies in a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to collaborate internally in order to develop manufacturing documents effectively.
- Ability to create preliminary designs or conceptualization of design.
- Ability to create freehand sketches.
- Ability to create presentation drawings with perspectives using Tekla Structures and/or AutoCAD.
- The ability to produce succinct reports/presentations to communicate status of assigned projects/tasks.
- Sound technical background (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach
- Interest in developing technical skills through both internal and external training.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Offerings
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Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical, and access to telemedicine and mental health services.
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Optional pension matching program.
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Discounted gym membership.
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Family friendly & culturally inclusive events.