Architectural Historian

Architectural Historian

HDR is seeking a qualified, motivated Architectural Historian to join our growing Cultural Resources practice and support field projects and desktop reviews for projects throughout Southeast, and HDR projects throughout the United States. The primary duty of this position is to support clients with cultural resource management compliance activities for a variety of projects, including road, rail, transit, military, renewable energy, etc.

This is a full-time position with generous benefits and can be located in the following HDR office(s):
Louisville, Kentucky and Chattanooga or Nashville, TN.

Primary Responsibilities In the role of Architectural Historian, we'll count on you to:

• Conduct fieldwork, including reconnaissance and intensive-level survey, to identify historic properties for a variety of clients, including those associated with transportation, renewable energy/power, and government agencies.
• Assist with fieldwork preparation, perform record checks and research, review historical maps and aerial photographs, compile required equipment, GPS unit, tablets, and phone
• Execute fieldwork, including photography, data management, and coordination with GIS analysts and other staff
• Conduct archival research and develop historic contexts and other writing deliverables
• Complete architectural survey forms, determinations of eligibility, and reports that meet the requirements of the appropriate State Historic Preservation Office and our local, state, and federal clients
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives, and understand the scope of the work being requested
• Work independently on small projects, or assist the Cultural Resources team on larger projects
• Travel to project locations, predominantly within the Southeast, although additional nationwide travel may be requested as needed
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or closely related field
• Previous work experience in cultural resource-related projects
• Familiarity using GIS and ArcGIS Field Maps
• Prequalified, or able to be prequalified with KYTC under Cultural Historic.
• Experience in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, as well as the general Midwest.
• In addition, we request the submission of a brief writing sample (3-25 pages) of sole authorship, chosen at the discretion of the applicant. Examples include a detailed architectural description, determination of eligibility, NRHP form, HABS/HAER/HALS documentation, historic context development, or other similar document showing an understanding of the field of history and excellent writing skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions
• Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must