Architectural Historian

Locations:
Colorado Springs, CO;
Denver, CO;
Fayetteville, AR;
Lincoln, NE;
Little Rock, AR;
Loveland, CO;
Oklahoma City, OK;
Omaha, NE;
Overland Park, KS.

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people‑centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Olsson is seeking a candidate who meets the United States Secretary of Interior (SOI) Professional Qualifications Standards (36 CFR 61). The ideal candidate could be an archaeologist or an architectural historian. This role is multifaceted and critical in ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal historical and archaeological preservation regulations while promoting sustainable projects. You will lead compliance projects, perform cultural resource assessments, engage with regulatory agencies, coordinate with clients, and collaborate with team members and external consultants.

You will mentor and train others in complex compliance work and lead client and regulatory meetings.

• Regulatory Compliance: Navigate complex federal, state, and local regulations and obtain necessary permits and clearances.
• National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA): Develop NHPA documentation and collaborate with agencies such as the lead federal agency, Native American tribes, state agencies, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), USACE, and USFWS to obtain reviews and guidance while coordinating a multidisciplinary team.
• Field Investigations: Coordinate and complete fieldwork, including archaeological surveys, test excavations, and documentation of above‑ground historic resources such as buildings, roadways, bridges, and historic districts.
• Public Engagement and Outreach: Organize public meetings and workshops to gather community input, shape projects through feedback, and ensure transparent communication of project details while engaging stakeholders. Federal agencies may request assistance with tribal consultation requirements.
• Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Work: Work with engineers, architects, and urban planners to incorporate historical preservation into projects and promote interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Project Management: Oversee projects from start to finish, manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables, and coordinate with sub‑consultants, clients and agencies.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities
• Empowering others to use their talents
• Managing multiple priorities in a client‑focused environment
• Enhancing team development by sharing best practices, tools, and lessons learned

You bring to the team:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, architecture, historic preservation, or a closely related field
• Qualification under the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR 61) for Archaeologist or Architectural Historian
• Practical experience in archaeological or historical research, cultural resource management, or compliance with historic preservation standards
• Aptitude for project management, ensuring oversight and compliance with historical and archaeological regulations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to produce high‑quality written deliverables, including reports, memos, and documentation
• Strong self‑direction and dependability with a commitment to meet deadlines and deliverables

$80,000 - $140,000 USD

• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.)
• Bonus system that rewards performance

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.