Technical Architect, Residential

The anticipated annual salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is outlined below. Compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience.

We also provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Short- and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions are part of our total rewards. We offer access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs to support well-being.

This role reports to the office in question; however NORR allows employees to work from home or at a NORR office. The position requires the individual to be within commuting distance from our NORR Chicago or Philadelphia offices to attend site visits and client meetings.

NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm with a multidisciplinary team of 800 professionals active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking has been a cornerstone of our purpose for more than 85 years, and we push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet.

Our residential portfolio spans decades and project types. We design multi‑family buildings and spaces that help establish smart cities and resilient neighbourhoods, focusing on walkable communities, certified healthy buildings and carbon reduction strategies. Optimizing square footage and managing space standards is at the core of our designs, leveraging a knowledge base of program metrics that covers integrated developments with transit orientation, community focus, low‑, mid‑ and high‑rise apartments, adaptive reuse, townhomes, attainable housing and senior living.

• Develop technical designs and edit architectural drawings to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements.
• Perform design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, layout of program components, and calculation of program and building areas.
• Evaluate site conditions and conduct site surveys.
• Review project products, services, and shop drawings.
• Process permit response letters and coordinate revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permits.
• Coordinate with contractor, sub‑consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns.

• 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.
• Successfully completed related post‑secondary education.
• Registered with a relevant professional architectural association.

• 4–8 years of project work experience.
• Experience in residential projects is an asset.
• Salary Range: $70,000.00 – $95,000.00 /annually.