Technical Designer, Residential
NORR· Architecture & Planning· Mar 13, 2026 · 8mo agoPosted 228 days ago
Philadelphia, PA, USA
In office
Full-time
Staff
$178K–$235K est.
4+ years exp
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Open since March 13, 2026 — 228 days, and still accepting applications.
Job description
At NORR, our residential portfolio spans decades and project types. We design multi-family buildings and spaces that help to establish smart cities and resilient neighborhoods, with a focus on walkable communities, certified healthy buildings and carbon reduction strategies. Optimizing square footage and managing space standards is at the core of our designs. Our dedicated team leverages a knowledge base of program metrics that covers the spectrum of integrated developments (transit-oriented and community-focused), low-, mid- and high-rise apartments, adaptive reuse, townhomes, attainable housing and senior living.
Learn more about our Residential Portfolio.
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.
You Will Make an Impact by
Developing 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 areas
Evaluating site conditions and performs site surveys
Reviewing project products, services, and shop drawings
Processing permit response letters and coordinates 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 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
4-8 years of project work experience
Experience in Residential projects is an asset
We are:
The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape 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. Together we are advancing sustainable design, helping clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future.
As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering firm, we support our employees 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.
The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, internal equity and skills.
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