Architect, Industrial

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. 

We design industrial, commercial and public projects of all scopes and sizes from commercial tenant improvements, new construction to utility master plans and large-scale logistics hubs on the urban perimeter to nano-fulfillment centers within the urban core.

The integrated thinking of our architects, master planners and engineers, enable efficient space utilization with planned flexibility from initial concept and feasibility stage to detailed design.

The result: high-quality schemes that optimize a project’s potential and maximize the client’s return on investment.

Learn more about our Industrial, Commercial and Public Buildings Portfolios.

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.

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 a...