Technical Designer - Entry, Restaurants

NORR; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR Architects Engineers Planners in Chicago seeks a Designer to apply technical detailing and material technologies to develop construction documents for restaurant projects. You will collaborate with the design team to translate intent into construction-ready solutions within budget and schedule.

With experience across project phases and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, you will contribute to adapting designs for context, brand, and concept, while coordinating with engineers and consultants

Qualifications

• 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
• 0-5 years of project work experience
• Experience in Restaurant projects is an asset

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

Skills

Project lifecycle

Revit

AutoCAD

Building codes

MEP familiarity

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

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.

Whether a single restaurant location, prototype development, or program implementation, NORR knows restaurant design. We consider location and local relevance on balance with food and beverage concept, format, and brand to achieve both a successful restaurant operation and guest experience. As the sector evolves, so do we, with an evidence-based design strategies for quick service, casual and fast casual, and fine dining.

Learn more about our Restaurants 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.

You Will Make an Impact By

• 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

You Will Bring to the Team

• 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
• 0-5 years of project work experience
• Experience in Restaurant projects is an asset

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 $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 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.