Technical Designer

NORR; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Ottawa is seeking a Designer to integrate technical detailing and material technologies into construction documents. The successful candidate will have 5-7 years of project experience, familiarity with architectural software like Revit and AutoCAD, and the ability to work with project teams on public sector projects. Offering a salary range of $60,000 to $90,000 annually, this role provides opportunities for coordination throughout all phases of projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required.
• Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develops technical designs and edits architectural drawings.
• Performs design activities such as programming and code research.
• Coordinates with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities.

Skills

Architectural design software skills including Revit

Architectural design software skills including AutoCAD

Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems

Education

Related post-secondary education

Job description

Public sector decision-makers look to NORR’s experienced team to help navigate the full project cycle from planning to design to execution. Our extensive work in public buildings ranges from government campuses and embassies to cultural buildings and museums.

Learn more about our Public 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

• 5-7 years of project work experience
• Experience in Public projects is an asset
• Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 /annually