Technical Designer, Residential

NORR; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR recherche un Designer qualifié pour intégrer des détails techniques et des technologies matérielles dans la création de documents de construction concis. Le candidat collaborera avec l'équipe de conception pour développer des solutions appropriées aux exigences du contexte, du budget et de l'esthétique des projets architecturaux.

Qualifications

• 7-10 années d'expérience en cycle complet de projet exigées.
• La réussite dans les systèmes de bâtiments MEP et structurels est requise.
• Une inscription à l'association professionnelle d'architecture est un atout.

Responsibilities

• Développe des conceptions techniques et édite des dessins architecturaux pour assurer une solution exemplaire.
• Effectue des activités de conception, comme la recherche de codes et la recherche de matériaux.
• Évalue les conditions du site et effectue des enquêtes sur site.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Desgin architectural

Building codes

Building materials

Detailing

Constructability

Education

Post-secondary education in architecture

Job description

Posted Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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 solution 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

• 7-10 years of project work experience
• Experience in Residential projects is an asset