Senior Cultural Resources Historian - Hybrid & Impactful Planning

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

VHB in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Historian to lead cultural resources surveys and coordinate Section 106 reviews for transportation, energy, and land development projects. The role emphasizes strong writing, research, and teamwork in a hybrid environment.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in architectural history or preservation, 5–8+ years of experience, and proficiency with GIS, MS Office, and map interpretation. Travel is limited and outdoor work is occasional.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Architectural History, Preservation, or a related field.
• Knowledge of federal and state cultural resources and historic preservation statutes and regulations, including Section 106 and National Register criteria.
• Excellent research, writing, editing, and photographic abilities.
• Experience with building research, and knowledge of architectural styles, forms, building materials, and periods of development.
• Knowledge of the history and architecture of North Carolina.
• Experience in preparing Section 106 documentation for the North Carolina SHPO and/or the North Carolina Department of Transportation is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret aerial photography and maps, including construction and right-of-way plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage cultural resource identification and evaluation surveys for public and private sector clients
• Coordinate Section 106 and other applicable federal, state, and local historic preservation reviews for transportation, energy and land development projects
• Provide technical fulfillment for cultural resource components of environmental and planning-related documents, including resource identification and assessment of project-related impacts
• Assist History Practice Leader in consultation and negotiation with SHPOs, government officials, and consulting parties
• Manage the completion of history-related tasks, including the coordination and completion of surveys and assessment of effects
• Support other VHB departments and regional offices with historic preservation planning, site history research, and compliance services
• Assist scoping, managing, tracking projects, preparing proposals, and marketing group services within and outside VHB

Skills

Research

Writing

Editing

Photography

NC history knowledge

Map reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in architectural History, Historic Preservation Planning, or closely related discipline

Master’s degree in Architectural History / Preservation / related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Earth

Adobe

GIS

Job description

VHB in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Historian to lead cultural resources surveys and coordinate Section 106 reviews for transportation, energy, and land development projects. The role emphasizes strong writing, research, and teamwork in a hybrid environment.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in architectural history or preservation, 5–8+ years of experience, and proficiency with GIS, MS Office, and map interpretation. Travel is limited and outdoor work is occasional.