Historic Preservation Designer I–II: Research & Plans

AIA Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Richaven Architecture & Preservation, a small inclusive firm in the Seattle area, is seeking an Historic Designer 1-2. You will learn and perform under a Principal, handling historic and prehistoric preservation tasks, research, and design coordination for complex projects.

Local candidates in the Seattle area are strongly preferred; duties include documentation, reports, and site visits, with opportunities to contribute to preservation plans and compliance reviews.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional Masters degree in Historic Preservation; or Architecture with Historic Preservation coursework.
• 0–3 years of professional post-graduate experience; local candidates preferred.
• Strong writing and research skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to convey information verbally and graphically; independent initiative.
• Willingness to travel outside Seattle for site visits and meetings.
• Pass a government background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conducts historic and prehistoric research for identification, documentation, analysis and treatment.
• Research historical documents, photos, plans to build knowledge on structures and codes.
• Prepare investigation reports, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Perform contract administration duties under various delivery methods.
• Provide treatment recommendations for preservation design challenges.
• Inventory and survey historic properties; prepare preservation plans and condition assessments.
• Monitor project status and manage time within budgets.
• Other duties as assigned by Principal.

Skills

Research

Documentation

Historic preservation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team player

Independent initiative

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's in Historic Preservation

Architecture degree w/ Historic Preservation focus

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Richaven Architecture & Preservation, a small inclusive firm in the Seattle area, is seeking an Historic Designer 1-2. You will learn and perform under a Principal, handling historic and prehistoric preservation tasks, research, and design coordination for complex projects.

Local candidates in the Seattle area are strongly preferred; duties include documentation, reports, and site visits, with opportunities to contribute to preservation plans and compliance reviews.