Historic Preservation Project Designer
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Design & Architecture
Architect / Sr. Architect, Environmental & Urban Planning, Engineering Design & Technologists
Location: City of Albany
THIS POSITION IS NOT REMOTE AND WE CURRENTLY ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR ANY EMPLOYEE VISAS.
As our next professional architectural staff member, you’ll be expected to perform architectural assignments under the direction ofa licensed Architect. This will include design layouts and features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for the assigned project able to provide architectural services, including measuring and documenting field conditions of existing structures, developing design documents to repair, restore, and renovate existing buildings, and Construction
Administration services. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of historic building materials and construction techniques.
This includes an understanding of how to date a building by the analysis of the historic fabric and how to properly restore historic components.
Every day, you’re going to be working in or around any or all of these elements:
- Work within a team of like-minded colleagues on preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse projects for cultural, college and university, government, and commercial clients.
- You’ll be a part of the production team to develop design and construction documents.
- Work on interesting projects.
- Last but not least, ensure all the I’s are dotted and T’s are crossed on everything that you do.
To THRIVE in this role, here’s what you’re going to need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field to apply well-founded concepts to our projects
- Master's degree in Historic Preservation or other similar program
- Proficiency using Revit, AutoCAD, as well as office and project management software (ie Word, Excel, Outlook, and MSProject)
- 4 to 8 years of experience working on historic preservation projects.
Here’s the type of person who fits in with our team:
- Someone who wants to work collaboratively with teammates. You might have something to teach or learn. We like toshare.
- Passion for historic architecture
- Looking for a flexible work-life – i.e., hybrid work style or in-office.
- You need competitive benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and more.
What are we like to work with? We’re collaborative and team-oriented. Yes, REALLY. Like the tide, we rise and fall together, so communication is key.
That’s why we establish clear objectives and expectations with each other and with our clients.
Does thissound like the type of environment you’re looking for?
Compensation:
Competitive salary based on experience and capabilities. Range $65,000-$80,0000.
We realize it’s hard to know everything about a person from just a resume, just as much as you realize it’s hard to know everything about what a company’s like off of a job post.
Based in Albany, New York, Thaler Reilly Wilson Architecture & Preservation, LLP is a full-service architectural firm specializing in the renovation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of existing and historic buildings. We are passionate about bringing new life to our architectural heritage and our communities, and we are looking for talented people to join our team.
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