Mechanical Designer

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

Job summary

NORR is seeking a Mechanical Designer to collaborate with the engineering team to develop design solutions for building projects, aligning with budget, context, and aesthetics. You will analyze design intent to produce efficient technical solutions and coordinate across disciplines through all project phases.

The role requires strong knowledge of building mechanical systems, codes, and construction technologies, with 7–10 years of project experience. Salaried, on-site position in Canada.

Qualifications

• Designing components of buildings and integrating architectural design
• Producing drawings to support construction projects
• Performing calculations, code research, and material/system analysis
• Documenting existing and new construction conditions through site surveys
• Writing engineering specifications for project manuals
• Reviewing products, shop drawings for code and project compliance

Responsibilities

• Designing building components and integrating architectural design within codes
• Creating construction drawings to support projects
• Carrying out calculations, code research, and material/system studies
• Documenting site conditions via surveys and field reviews
• Preparing engineering specs for project manuals
• Reviewing shop drawings for compliance with documents and codes

Skills

Mechanical design knowledge

Building mechanical systems

Building codes familiarity

Post-secondary education

PE registration (asset)

Experience in building projects

Project experience 7-10 years

Education

Post-secondary education completed

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanical 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 creating 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

• Proficiency in Engineering software skills, including AutoCAD, Revit MEP, as well as mechanical engineering systems design software
• Engineering knowledge related to building mechanical 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 mechanical 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.