Technical Designer, Transportation

Our dedicated transportation team develops aviation, transit, and multimodal hub solutions for clients around the world. We understand the needs of government and private operators to maintain, upgrade and provide new transportation services and supporting infrastructure. Our design solutions are purpose-driven to build better, more efficient and environmentally friendly transportation nodes that incorporate flexibility for future system expansion.Learn more about our Transportation Portfolio.
As a Technical 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

Developing technical designs and editing 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 areas
Evaluating site conditions and performing site surveys
Reviewing project products, services, and shop drawings
Processing permit response letters and coordinating revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permits
Coordinating 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
Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD and other architectural design software
Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes
Successfully completed related post-secondary education
Registration with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset
7-10 years of project work experience
Experience in transportation projects - Aviation and Rail Transit experience is an asset
Experience with Airport Authorities, TTC, Metrolinx, etc is an asset

We are:
As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering company, we empower our people 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 while helping create a more sustainable future.
The spaces we design and the technology we embrace influence 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.
The hiring base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, internal equity and skills.