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Senior Mechanical Engineer

NORR
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026
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 a global team of 800 architects, engineers, planners, and interior designers creating design strategies and solutions that express the unique vision of every project. Driven by a common purpose with our clients and partners, we share ideas to create and innovate, bringing people, design, and technologies together to think bigger and act bolder.

Our story began in 1938 and has evolved into an employee-owned, fully integrated firm committed to sustainable development goals across 13 market sectors in Canada, the US, and UK. Design excellence continues to guide everything we do.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer who will work with members of the engineering team in order to develop engineering design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of building projects. The individual will have the ability to analyze and understand design intent in order to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. They will collaborate with other professional disciplines and coordinate the design through all phases of the project using their knowledge of building engineering systems, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies.

How You Will Make an Impact

  • Designs components of the overall building including integrating architectural design and adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
  • Evaluates engineering design requirements and creates drawings to support constructions projects
  • Performs engineering activities such as calculations, code research, material and building systems research, laying out components, and calculation of program and building areas
  • Evaluates site conditions, including zoning requirements and site constraints and performs site surveys and field reviews to accurately document existing and new construction conditions
  • Synthesizes, interprets and coordinates technical information to write engineering specifications for Project Manuals
  • Reviews project products, services and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls

What You Will Bring to the Team

  • Proficient in Engineering software skills, including AutoCAD, Revit MEP, as well as mechanical engineering systems design software
  • Engineering knowledge related to building mechanical systems and multiple building types
  • Familiarity with architectural design concepts and building codes is required
  • Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
  • Registered with a relevant professional engineering association
  • 10 years of project work experience
  • Experience in mechanical engineering buildings systems
  • Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 /annually

Our teams have no physical borders as we collaborate across sectors and geographies, taking best practices and innovation from every region and applying them to what’s next. We are human—and we have the ability to be pivotal change makers in the built environment.

We are helping shift the built environment from a source of carbon emissions to a driver of climate resilience. Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond the projects we design—it’s embedded in how we work. Our flexible, connected workplaces reflect that same mindset, empowering our teams to design with purpose and shape a net zero future. Be part of the solution with us.

Estimated pay ranges 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.

NORR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic: Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Salary : $105,000 - $140,000

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