Summary
NORR is an employee-owned, integrated architecture and engineering firm focused on sustainable design and impactful built-environment projects. The Technical Designer will develop technical architectural designs and construction documents, conduct code and materials research, evaluate sites, review project documentation, and coordinate with engineers, consultants, contractors, and building authorities throughout project phases.
Responsibilities
- Develops technical designs and edits architectural drawings to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements
- Performs design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, laying out program components, and calculation of program and building areas
- Evaluates site conditions and performs site surveys
- Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings
- Processes permit response letters and coordinates revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permits
- Coordinates with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns
Skills
- Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required
- Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD and other architectural design software
- Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes is required
- Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
- 4-8 years of project work experience
- Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset
- Experience in Residential projects is an asset
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required
- Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD and other architectural design software
- Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes is required
- Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
- 4-8 years of project work experience
Nice to Haves
- Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset
- Experience in Residential projects is an asset
Benefits
- Employees may choose where they work, whether remotely, from home or from one of the office locations.
- Opportunities to build a meaningful career.
- Investment in employee growth.
- Flexible ways of working.