Technical Designer, Residential

NORR•Toronto, ON

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm with 750 professionals across Canada, the US, UK, and UAE. We focus on design thinking to push boundaries and support people and the planet. Our hybrid environment allows employees to work from the office, home, or a remote location, utilizing collaboration and design technology platforms. Our residential portfolio includes multi-family buildings and spaces designed for smart cities and resilient neighborhoods, emphasizing walkable communities, certified healthy buildings, and carbon reduction strategies. We optimize square footage and manage space standards, leveraging a knowledge base of program metrics for various integrated developments, including low-, mid-, and high-rise apartments, adaptive reuse, townhomes, attainable housing, and senior living.

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.

Nice To Haves

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