Architectural Historian

Ready to take your career to an industry leader? Join Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) and step into a high‑impact role where you're not just managing projects—you're shaping the future of our practice.

The Architectural Historian position is for a candidate that can investigate, evaluate, and document above‑ground cultural resources on a variety of projects. Primary clients will be state DOTs, gas pipeline companies, power companies, and a variety of other clients. Travel, with possible overnight stays, is required. The candidate should be able to demonstrate an understanding of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, be able to identify multiple common architectural styles, know how to apply the National Register of Historic Places criteria for evaluation, determine an Area of Potential Effects for projects, and determine the effects a project could have on identified resources.

• Master’s degree in architectural History or closely related field
• Supervisory field experience
• Midwestern historic architectural surveys experience
• Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion
• Secretary of the Interior's Standards

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record
. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience.

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work‑life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.