Senior Mechanical Engineer

NORR; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the United States to join our engineering team focused on building projects. You will develop design solutions aligned with budget, aesthetics, codes, and client requirements, coordinating with multiple disciplines throughout all project phases.

You will leverage AutoCAD and Revit MEP to deliver robust mechanical systems designs, while collaborating with architects, vendors, and contractors to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in engineering or related field.
• Licensed professional engineer is preferred.
• Experience with building mechanical systems and codes.

Responsibilities

• Design building components integrating architectural design and codes.
• Create drawings to support construction projects.
• Perform calculations, code research, and systems analysis.
• Evaluate site conditions and conduct field surveys.
• Write engineering specifications for project manuals.
• Review shop drawings for compliance with documents and codes.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

Code compliance understanding

Project coordination

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering

Professional engineering licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

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 Senior Mechanical Engineer 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
• 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 $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 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.