Part Time Project Architectural Historian

WSP in the U.S.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 44,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave and vacation

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is hiring a part-time Project Architectural Historian. Responsibilities include maintaining quality control for historic resource evaluations and assisting in cultural resource management tasks across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience. We offer benefits like medical coverage and paid time off for various leaves, with a salary range of $26K - $44.5K based on a 24 hour work week.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years relevant post-education experience as an historian.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Knowledge of Secretary of the Interior Standards in Historic Preservation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality control standards for reporting.
• Assist with basic architectural history work.
• Utilize NPS guidance to evaluate historic significance.

Skills

Familiarity with historic American architectural forms

Archival research skills

Standard documentation procedures

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Historic Architecture or related field

Tools

ESRI GIS software packages

Job description

Part‑time Position: Project Architectural Historian (Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; Baltimore, MD; plus other Mid‑Atlantic and Central Appalachian states)

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise reporting, evaluation, and documentation.
• Assist with performing basic professional architectural history work relating to cultural resource management, including research, report writing, and documentation of historic above‑ground resources.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site‑specific procedures during resource surveys.
• Utilize National Park Service (NPS) and Secretary of the Interior guidance to evaluate historic significance of above‑ground resources and determine project effects.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) required, with coursework in Historic Architecture, Historic Preservation, History, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post‑education experience as an historian, architectural historian, or similar role.
• Knowledge of Secretary of the Interior Standards (36 CFR 61) in Historic Preservation and/or History and a thorough understanding of architectural resource significance recommendations and justifications.
• Good organizational skills and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
• Skills directly associated with standard above‑ground historic architectural and cultural history surveys, including familiarity with historic American architectural forms, styles and details, archival research, standard documentation of field investigations, preparation of architectural reports including resource descriptions, maintenance and treatment plans, historic context, and significance assessments under National Register criteria.
• Ability to address project research questions through a synthesis of data from the field, analysis of archival research, and incorporation of relevant published research.
• Valid driver’s license and pass a background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (MA/MHP) or graduate‑level certificate preferred.
• Two years of demonstrable experience in Cultural Resource Management preferred.
• Experience performing surveys and reporting with State Historic Preservation Offices in Virginia, Maryland, and surrounding states.
• Experience with ESRI GIS software packages including Fieldmaps and ArcGIS Online.
• Technical skill or specialty such as American architecture, historic bridges, cultural landscapes, cemetery investigations, archival research, preservation planning, HABS/HAER/HALS recordation, National Register nominations, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, or naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $26,000 – $44,500 per year (based on 24 hour/week, $24/hour).

Location

Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; Baltimore, MD; other Mid‑Atlantic and Central Appalachian states considered.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, and Protected Veteran Status.