Technical Architect, Restaurants

This is an exciting time to join our team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who are ready to contribute, 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 an Architect, 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 byDeveloping technical designs and edits architectural drawings to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements.Performing design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, laying out program components, and calculation of program and building areasEvaluating site conditions and performs site surveysReviewing project products, services, and shop drawingsProcessing permit response letters and coordinating revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permitsCoordinating with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concernsYou Will Bring to the TeamSuccessfully completed related post-secondary educationExperience in all phases of the project cycle is requiredArchitectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD and other architectural design softwareFamiliarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes is requiredRegistered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset10-15 years of project work experienceExperience in Restaurant projects is an assetWe are:The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering company, you will collaborate with talented professionals on projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK.At NORR we are committed to innovation, advancing sustainable design and helping our clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future. We invest in our employees by fostering continuous learning, encouraging innovative thinking, and creating opportunities to solve complex challenges, grow professionally and build meaningful careers.The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as education, experience, internal equity and skills.