Steel Detailer (Drafter) / BIM Modeler

Date: Oct 22, 2025

Location: El Paso, IL, US, 61738

Company: Nucor

Job Details

Division: American Buildings Company - IL

Location: El Paso, IL, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

 

Base Hourly Rate Range: $23.85 – $29.00

Bonus Type: This position is eligible for annual bonuses.

Annual Return On Assets Bonus Percentage (5 year average) = 20.7% of eligible earnings

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus Percentage (5 year average) = 20% of eligible earnings

 

American Buildings is seeking enthusiastic and detail-oriented candidates for the position of Steel Detailer/ BIM Modeler. This full-time, entry-level role is responsible for drafting all components of a custom metal building including the steel framing, wall panel systems, roof panel systems, and all associated flashings and trims to ensure all components fit together correctly as part of a complete design solution.

Basic Job Functions:

2D/3D Modeling: Develop electronic models of custom buildings using advanced drafting software.

 

Draft Construction Anchor Bolt Drawings: Generate precise drawings for construction anchor bolts.

 

Produce Permit/Approval Drawings: Prepare detailed drawings required for permits and approvals.

 

Generate Shop Drawings and Reports: Create comprehensive shop drawings and reports for our in-house fabrication and production teams.

 

Develop Erection Drawings and Bill of Materials: Produce detailed erection drawings and bills of materials for use in field construction.

 

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school Diploma or Equivalent.
  • One of the following:
    • Associate’s degree, two-year vocational school certification in architecture, drafting, construction management or engineering technology
    • OR 3+ years of Computer Aided Drafting experience
  • Basic math, geometry, and trigonometry skills
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Nucor does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience operating CAD software
  • Experience with Tekla Structures or similar 3D modeling software
  • Prior Pre-Engineered Metal Building detailing experience
  • Leadership experience

About Us:

Nucor Buildings Group (NBG), a proud Nucor product group, is one of North America’s largest and most experienced manufacturers of metal building systems. With multiple locations throughout the United States, NBG is proud to design world-class building solutions tailored to meet the needs of any market including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional. Our brands include American Buildings, CBC Steel Buildings, Kirby Building Systems, and Nucor Building Systems.

NBG offers work/life balance and a variety of benefits and performance incentives. We take pride in connecting teammates to meaningful work and focus heavily on both personal and professional development. Whether your background is in engineering and design, information technology and software development, marketing, or sales, with Nucor Buildings Group you can go as far as your drive and ambition will take you.

Why Nucor?

When you join Nucor, America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler, you’ll help create a variety of steel products that become so much more, for so many people.  And you won’t do it alone.  Our supportive culture builds each other up, values family, relationships, and puts safety above anything else.  With the freedom to take your ideas to the next level, there’s no end to what you can achieve.  This is your chance to build a lifelong career, give back to your community, make the world a better place – and BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER.

 

Job Security – Benefits – Bonus Programs

 

With performance-based compensation, profit sharing, and a no-layoff practice, we take care of our teammates who design, engineer, fabricate, and support the products that define our company.

 

Join us in driving success and shaping the future of our division. Apply now and become an integral part of our team!

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace


Nearest Major Market: Bloomington IL