Architectural Historian

ID 2024-7449
Job Locations
US-ME-Portland | US-PA-Mechanicsburg | US-NY-Fishkill | US-VA-Richmond
Category
Professional
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

Job Description

 

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s cultural resources team is looking for you!

 

Step into Your New Role

 

Kleinfelder is seeking an Architectural Historian to grow our cultural resources team. The Architectural Historian will lead project compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The Architectural Historian will lead efforts to identify and evaluate historic buildings, structures, objects, and historic districts, along with determinations for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and findings of effect. The Architectural Historian will also lead the completion of other historic preservation projects, such as National Register nominations, Historic American Building Record/Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER), documentation, interpretive panels, and traveling exhibits.

 

This position can be remote and/or hybrid and be based anywhere in Pennsylvania, New York, or Virginia.

 

Responsibilities:

 

- Lead architectural history field surveys and complete resource inventory forms and reports
- Complete reporting for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, including determinations of eligibility and findings of effect
- Conduct historic research at local, regional, and digital repositories
- Coordinating project review with state and federal agencies
- Travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic/Midwest with some travel outside the regions
- Opportunity to work with other services across the company

 

Position Requirements:

 

- 5-10 years of experience in historic preservation, architectural history, history, or related field
- Master's degree in Historic Preservation, Public History, or related field
- Meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History
- Experience working with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
- Knowledge of regional architectural forms, styles, trends, and historic contexts
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office products)
- Valid driver's license
- Excellent research, writing, editing, and photographic skills
- Ability to work in various weather conditions outdoors

 

Preferred Skills / Experience:

 

- Strong time management skills and ability to manage and prioritize concurrent projects and meet deadlines
- Experience completing National Register of Historic Places nominations

 

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

 

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

 

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

 

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES 

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder. 

 

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