Steel Detailer I

Dakota DesignStaff, Inc.
Woburn, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
Job Summary
The Radiation Shielding Engineering Steel Detailer I will primarily be responsible for reviewing and drafting steel fabrication assemblies and components under the supervision of senior staff members.

This position offers comprehensive training in radiation shielding design within a highly specialized engineering environment. While prior radiation shielding experience is not required, candidates must demonstrate a strong desire to learn, exceptional attention to detail, and solid critical thinking skills.

The role involves reviewing and producing fabrication drawings based on proprietary shielding designs. The candidate will be responsible for detailing steel members and coordinating closely with internal manufacturing teams. As workload demands fluctuate, cross-training in shielding products may be provided to strengthen overall project understanding. Experience in building construction is not required but is considered a plus. Steel detailing experience is required.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

  • Review fabrication drawing sets and provide accurate comments and corrections
  • Interpret drawings and extract all components required for detailing
  • Detail assemblies and break them down into individual parts, including proper keying and coordination
  • Produce accurate cut sheets and part schedules
  • Demonstrate strong drafting proficiency, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Identify potential design issues and proactively communicate them to senior staff
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams across multiple locations to ensure designs align with production capabilities
  • Anticipate construction and fabrication challenges and escalate concerns as needed
Supervisory Responsibility

  • None
Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

  • Associates degree in drafting/design or related field is a plus
  • 13 years of experience in steel fabrication detailing required
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and design principles
  • Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD required; Revit experience is a plus
  • Solid knowledge of steel fabrication, including shapes, welding, and working with both imperial and metric systems
  • Ability to visualize three-dimensional structures from 2D drawings
  • Strong attention to detail in drafting standards, layout, and documentation
  • Ability to identify and suggest design improvements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Team-oriented with strong interpersonal abilities
Physical Demands / Work Environment
This role operates primarily in an office setting. The position requires frequent use of a computer and standard office equipment, along with regular communication via phone, email, and in person. The ability to move within the office and maintain visual focus for detailed drafting work is required. The work environment is typically moderate in noise level.

Flexible work from home options available.

Posted 2026-06-19

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