Senior Technical Architect, Industrial

NORR•Philadelphia, PA

18h•$105,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm with a multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose. We design industrial projects of all scopes and sizes, from large-scale logistics hubs to nano-fulfillment centers. Our integrated approach enables efficient space utilization with planned flexibility from initial concept to detailed design, resulting in high-quality schemes that optimize project potential and maximize client return on investment. As a Senior Technical Architect, you will apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solutions into a concise set of construction documents. You will analyze and understand design intent to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. Working with the design team, you will develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. Your knowledge of detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies will be used to collaborate with other professional disciplines and coordinate the design through all phases of the project.

Requirements

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.
10+ years of project work experience.

Nice To Haves

Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset.
Experience in industrial projects is an asset.

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.