Electrical Designer

NORR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR is seeking an Electrical Designer in Toronto, Ontario. You will work with the engineering team to develop electrical design solutions aligned with budget, aesthetics, and building codes. Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate design through all project phases.

You bring 7–10 years of experience in electrical building systems, strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP, and a solid understanding of codes and architectural concepts. The firm supports employee ownership and growth.

Qualifications

• Proficient in engineering software for building electrical systems design.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit MEP for project drawings.
• Familiarity with building codes and architectural concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design building electrical components and integrate with architectural design.
• Create drawings and support construction projects.
• Perform engineering calculations, code research, and material studies.
• Document conditions with site surveys and reviews.
• Write engineering specifications for project manuals.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Electrical design software

Building electrical systems knowledge

Building codes familiarity

Team collaboration

Engineering education

Post-secondary education

Industry experience

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering

Professional engineering association (asset)

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Designer who will work with members of the engineering team in order to develop engineering design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of building projects. The individual will have the ability to analyze and understand design intent in order to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. They will collaborate with other professional disciplines and coordinate the design through all phases of the project using their knowledge of building engineering systems, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies.

You Will Make an Impact by

• Designing components of the overall building including integrating architectural design and adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
• Evaluating engineering design requirements and creates drawings to support constructions projects
• Performing engineering activities such as calculations, code research, material and building systems research, laying out components, and calculation of program and building areas
• Evaluating site conditions, including zoning requirements and site constraints and performs site surveys and field reviews to accurately document existing and new construction conditions
• Synthesizing, interpreting and coordinating technical information to write engineering specifications for Project Manuals
• Reviewing project products, services and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls

You Will Bring to the Team

• Proficient in Engineering software skills, including AutoCAD, Revit MEP, as well as electrical engineering systems design software
• Engineering knowledge related to building electrical systems and multiple building types
• Familiarity witharchitectural design concepts and building codes is required
• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
• Registered with a relevant professional engineering association would be an asset
• 7-10 years of project work experience
• Experience in electrical engineering buildings systems

We are:

The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. At NORR, you will collaborate with talented professionals to deliver projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK. Together we are advancing sustainable design, helping clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future.

As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering firm, we support our employees to think differently, embrace innovation, and solve complex challenges together. We invest in your growth, support flexible ways of working, and create opportunities to build a meaningful career.

The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, internal equity and skills.