Senior Technical Architect, Residential
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. NORR scores A on the Alion truth index.
By 2050, 2.5 billion more people will live in cities, demanding housing that is sustainable, affordable, and socially connected. Our approach to multi-family residential design supports smart growth and walkable neighborhoods with building wellness initiatives, integrated carbon-reduction strategies, innovative construction technologies, and resilient infrastructure. Every solution is guided by principles of design excellence, urban regeneration, inclusive context, and marketability.
Learn more about our Residential Portfolio.
As a Senior Technical 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.
You Will Make an Impact by
Reviewing information from reports and published documents; evaluating and analyzing the information to understand broad requirements of project
Working strategically with client to determine project requirements
Sharing expert knowledge of current design techniques, building systems, design trends and developments to improve the technical skills of the team and ensure they are implemented on project work
Reviewing design requirements, drawings and schedules to ensure program and client requirements are met and all codes and jurisdictional requirements are complied with
Developing complex technical designs to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines and budgetary requirements
You will Bring to the Team
The ability to analyze and understand design intent in order to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions
Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
Registered with a relevant professional architectural association
Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD and other architectural design software
Familiarity with M&E and Structural building systems and building codes is required
We are:
The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering company, you will collaborate with talented professionals on projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK.
At NORR we are committed to innovation, advancing sustainable design and helping our clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future. We invest in our employees by fostering continuous learning, encouraging innovative thinking, and creating opportunities to solve complex challenges, grow professionally and build meaningful careers.
The hiring base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $140,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, internal equity and skills.