Technical Designer - Entry Level, Restaurants

The anticipated annual salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is outlined below. Estimated pay ranges that are provided on various social media sites are not representative of NORR's range for this position. Compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience. We also provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer contributions are also part of our total rewards. To support your well-being, we offer access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs. This role reports into the above mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home, from a NORR office or even from a remote location. The choice is yours. NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. 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. The field of choice for guests is growing resulting in new restaurant formats, as well as an expanded breadth of the existing formats. As a Designer, you will apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solutions 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. Duties and 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. Required Skills 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. Required Experience 0‑5 years of project work experience. Experience in Restaurant projects is an asset. Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 /annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr NORR