Architectural Historian

Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Environmental Services

Our environmental specialists understand federal, state, and local environmental regulations, have trusted relationships with agency staff, and are experts on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and natural resources. From fast-track Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA) and Categorical Exclusions (Cat Ex) to remote fieldwork, biological assessments, and wetland delineations, our team understands the processes, people, and regulations needed to move our clients' projects to the next stage.

Join our team and be one of the People Who Make It Happen!

Summary

DOWL is seeking a mid-level career Architectural Historian to join our Cultural Resources Management (CRM) team and help preserve the architectural and cultural legacy of the communities we serve. This role is supervised by senior-level CRM professionals and serves as a subject matter expert in architectural history, contributing to a wide range of public and private infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in architectural history, historic preservation, or art history, and bring specialized training and real-world experience in CRM.

This position plays a vital role in delivering environmental documentation and compliance support under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

In this position, you will be responsible for leading or supporting background research, field surveys, site documentation (especially for built environment resources), and lab work. You'll prepare high-quality technical reports and NEPA/Section 106 documentation while coordinating with federal, state, and tribal agencies and stakeholders. You'll also write proposals, manage deliverables and field teams, and actively participate in public engagement and consultation meetings.

This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who is passionate about historic preservation and environmental compliance, and who wants to grow their career through meaningful work, collaboration, and leadership at one of the region's most respected infrastructure firms.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

* Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient

* Market Sector Software - Developing

Technical Expertise

* Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals

* performs moderately complex design tasks independently

* Effectively divides projects into individual tasks

* Leads technical effort on small projects

* Performs quality control of basic deliverables

Teamwork

Team player who is able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks. Anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for their results.

Project Delivery

Produces the following independently:

* Technical reports and memos

* Cultural Resource Baseline Reports

* Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports

* Section 106 documentation

* Other cultural documents as assigned

* Field studies and investigations

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Demonstrates basic familiarity with the following laws and regulations:

* NHPA, NAGPRA, NEPA, ARPA

* Relevant state laws (e.g., SEPA, ORS)

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