Senior Technical Designer, Retail
About The Position
NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm with 800 professionals across Canada, the US, UK, and UAE. We are at the forefront of innovative national and international retail design, creating vibrant and commercially viable retail environments. We collaborate with major brands to develop retail experiences that embrace consumer trends, technological advances, and business imperatives through connected online and in-store (phygital) design. As a Senior Technical Designer, you will apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solutions into a concise set of construction documents. You will analyze design intent to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions, working with the design team to meet project context, budget, and aesthetic requirements. 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 project phases.
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 Retail 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.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
