Historic Preservation Architect

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Architectural Designer 2 to support the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in preserving historic sites and museums. The role emphasizes design development, site evaluation, and coordination across teams to ensure compliance with preservation standards.

Ideal candidates will have a professional architectural background, licensure or NCARB certification, and experience in renovation or new construction for institutional buildings.

Qualifications

• One year as Architectural Designer 2 or
• Three years of professional architectural experience in building renovation or preservation and new construction with a bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural engineering, or related field
• Equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on preservation projects, new construction, building code compliance, and modern construction methods
• Visit project locations to gather information, assess building conditions, and plan design approaches
• Create design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates that follow state codes and project requirements
• Coordinate with staff, administrators, and outside professionals to support progress through all phases of a project
• Examine design submissions and recommend revisions to meet standards and project goals
• Inspect renovation and construction work to ensure compliance with contract documents and preservation standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural engineering

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Architectural Designer 2 to support the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in preserving historic sites and museums. The role emphasizes design development, site evaluation, and coordination across teams to ensure compliance with preservation standards.

Ideal candidates will have a professional architectural background, licensure or NCARB certification, and experience in renovation or new construction for institutional buildings.