Architectural Historian

Arcadis U.S.Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Architectural Historian, where your expertise will shape sustainable solutions for transportation and infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to work remotely while collaborating with a dedicated team committed to excellence and innovation. You'll conduct vital historic resource surveys, prepare environmental documents, and ensure compliance with preservation laws. With a focus on quality and safety, your contributions will make a significant impact on the community and the environment. If you're passionate about history and preservation, this is the perfect opportunity to create a lasting legacy.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

15 Days PTO

Nine Paid Holidays

EAP

Life Insurance

Reward & Recognition Program

Wellbeing Benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years as an Architectural Historian with survey and research experience.
• Meets Secretary of the Interior's Qualification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct historic resource field surveys and background research.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain project schedules.

Skills

Historic Resource Surveys

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Section 106

Education

Graduate Degree in History or Related Field

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcPro

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an Architectural Historian to join our growing Cultural Resources group in Atlanta, GA. Our team is known for innovation and outstanding client service and will continue to build on these values. For this position, you will apply your knowledge and experience on transportation and infrastructure projects and will be responsible for preparation of environmental documents in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This position can be remote (work from home) as long as you are located in the state of Georgia to perform necessary field work.

Role accountabilities:

• Support the multi-discipline Atlanta Mobility Environmental Group
• Conduct historic resource field surveys (day trips and some overnight trips)
• Conduct background research on historic resources using a variety of primary and secondary sources
• Evaluate historic resources for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA), and other relevant laws and regulations
• Assess project-related effects to historic resources, including working with engineering professionals and overall project team to avoid or minimize impacts in accordance with Section 106 and/or GEPA
• Prepare technical reports for distribution to state and federal agencies, including creating project and resource maps in ArcGIS
• Maintain internal and external delivery schedules for all assigned projects, prioritized by project baseline schedule dates
• Provide project status updates at meetings and serve as the point of contact for historic resources
• Projects will generally be in Georgia but could also be outside of the state, as needed
• Adherence to Arcadis' practices including quality and safety standards.
• Interpersonal and client facing responsibilities will include excellent, clear and concise, oral and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings, resources, and presentations.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field
• 4+ years of professional Architectural Historian experience, including conducting historic resource surveys and background research, applying NRHP eligibility criteria and aspects of integrity to historic resources, and demonstrated technical writing abilities
• Candidate must have valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company policy

Key Attributes:

• Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Qualification Standards 36 CFR 61 as an Architectural Historian or Historian,
• Must work well in a collaborative environment
• Knowledge and understanding of Section 106 of the NHPA
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• General understanding of the following industries is required: transportation (highways and rail), state and local governments, and/or regulatory/compliance, including
• Familiarity with reading transportation engineering plans
• Must have attention to detail
• Position may require use of company vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related experience preparing HABS/HAER/HALS documentation
• Working knowledge and experience applying Statewide Historic Contexts for Georgia (i.e. Georgia's Living Places, Tilling the Earth, The Ranch House in Georgia, etc.) to historic resource evaluations
• Experience with Section 4(f) of the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Act
• Working knowledge and experience with Georgia Department of Transportation including Project Plan Development, Environmental Guidebooks, and Cultural Resource Manual
• Related experience for other departments of transportation
• Proficiency with ArcPro
• Experience writing historical contexts
• Experience developing and implementing mitigation measures

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $68187 - $112509. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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