On-Call Architectural Historian

Stantec; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an On-Call Architectural Historian to support projects in Sacramento or Roseville, CA. The role combines independent work with team collaboration across architectural historians, archaeologists, project managers, engineers and environmental staff.

Responsibilities include research, field work, developing historic contexts, assessing NRHP/CRHR eligibility, consultations and report writing. A Bachelor’s is required; an advanced degree is highly desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required; an advanced degree in public history, heritage conservation, architectural history, historic preservation or related field is highly desired.
• At least 1 year experience as an architectural historian/built environment specialist in the CRM industry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Research and field work for architectural history efforts.
• Develop historic context and determine NRHP/CRHR eligibility.
• Prepare reports and environmental sections; experience with DPR record forms helpful.
• Collaborate with architectural historians, archaeologists, project managers, engineers and environmental staff.

Skills

Research

Field work

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree in history/heritage

Job description

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an On-Call Architectural Historian that can either be based in Sacramento or Roseville, California. Your role will include working both independently and as a team member for architectural history efforts. Must demonstrate awareness for workplace safety; and be willing to work independently when conditions are appropriate or with limited supervision. You will work closely with Stantec's other architectural historians, archaeologists, project managers, engineers, and environmental staff.

Your Key Responsibilities

Tasks include research, field work, historic context development, determination of eligibility (NRHP and CRHR), consultation, and report development. Report and environmental section writing, and Department of Parks and Recreation record forms experience is important, as well as familiarity with research facilities and databases.

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. An advanced degree (M.A., M.S., MHC) in public history, heritage conservation, architectural history, historic preservation or related field that meets the Secretary of Interior Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural History and History is highly desired.

• At least 1 years’ experience as an architectural historian/built environment specialist working in the cultural resources management industry or a closely related field.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Pay Range:

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, CT, NJ, VA Areas-$59,400.00 - $86,100.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location:

United States | CA | Sacramento
Other Locations: United States | CA | Roseville
Organization: BC-1857 EnvSvcs-US West N California
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Part time
Job Posting: 30/10/2026 11:10:58
Req ID: 1008610

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.