NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 750 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK, and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has been for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. Our hybrid environment lets you choose where you want to work – at the office, at home, or in a remote location, staying connected to your team through collaboration and design technology platforms.
Technical Designer, Residential
Location
United States
Posted
77 days ago
Salary
$60K - $85K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Technical Designer, Residential
NORR
The anticipated annual salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is outlined below. Estimated pay ranges that are provided on various social media sites are not representative of NORR's range for this position. Compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience. We also provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer contributions are also part of our total rewards. To support your well-being, we offer access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs. This role reports into the above mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home or from a NORR office. This position requires the individual to be within commuting distance from our NORR Chicago office to attend site visits and client meetings. NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. At NORR, our residential portfolio spans decades and project types. We design multi-family buildings and spaces that help to establish smart cities and resilient neighborhoods, with a focus on walkable communities, certified healthy buildings and carbon reduction strategies. Optimizing square footage and managing space standards is at the core of our designs. Our dedicated team leverages a knowledge base of program metrics that covers the spectrum of integrated developments (transit-oriented and community-focused), low-, mid- and high-rise apartments, adaptive reuse, townhomes, attainable housing and senior living. Learn more about our Residential Portfolio. As a Designer, you will apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solutions into a concise set of construction documents. Using your ability to analyze and understand design intent you will produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. You will work with members of the design team to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. You will use your knowledge of detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies to collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project. Duties and 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 Required 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 - Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset Required Experience - 4-8 years of project work experience - Experience in Residential projects is an asset - Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 /annually NORR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic: Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
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