Mechanical Engineering Designer

NORR; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR in Chicago is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our engineering team. You will develop design solutions for building projects, coordinate with disciplines, and ensure compliance with codes and budgets.

You will work with AutoCAD and Revit MEP to create drawings, perform calculations, and document site conditions. A post-secondary education in engineering and 7–10 years of project experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have professional engineering knowledge of building mechanical systems.
• Familiar with architectural design concepts and building codes.
• 7–10 years of project experience in mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Design building mechanical components and integrate with architectural concepts.
• Create drawings and perform calculations to support construction projects.
• Evaluate site conditions, conduct surveys, and document existing and new construction.
• Coordinate with disciplines and write engineering specifications for project manuals.
• Review shop drawings for conformance to documents and codes.

Skills

Building mechanical systems knowledge

Building codes familiarity

Architectural design concepts familiar

Post-secondary education completed

Professional engineering association a

7-10 years project experience

Education

Related post-secondary education

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Mechanical design software

Job description

This is an exciting time to join our team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who are ready to make an impact, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and help shape the future of the built environment. If you are looking for a place where your expertise will be valued, your career can grow, and your work will make a difference, we invite you to explore what is possible with us.

We empower our employees to choose where they work whether remotely, from home or from one of our office locations because we believe flexibility, trust, and collaboration drive great results.

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

• Designs components of the overall building including integrating architectural design and adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
• Evaluates engineering design requirements and creates drawings to support constructions projects
• Performs engineering activities such as calculations, code research, material and building systems research, laying out components, and calculation of program and building areas
• Evaluates site conditions, including zoning requirements and site constraints and performs site surveys and field reviews to accurately document existing and new construction conditions
• Synthesizes, interprets and coordinates technical information to write engineering specifications for Project Manuals
• Reviews 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 mechanical engineering systems design software
• Engineering knowledge related to building mechanical systems and multiple building types
• Familiarity with architectural 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 - $110,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, internal equity and skills.

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.