On-Call Architectural Historian

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people‑first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive. Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, our services provide technically appropriate and cost‑effective solutions.

On‑Call Architectural Historians will support public and private sector projects throughout California. The individual will assist with historical research, field survey, resource recordation, and technical reports. The role is largely remote with field work, reporting to Kleinfelder offices as needed. The direct supervisor is located in San Diego, California, but the home office may be any Northern California office (Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, or Santa Rosa).

• Fieldwork including research at in‑person repositories, reconnaissance‑ and intensive‑level architectural history surveys, resource recordation with architectural descriptions, and resource evaluation based on NRHP, CHRH, and/or local regulations.
• Office tasks including remote research, drafting historic contexts, report writing, and resource evaluation based on NRHP, CHRH, and/or local regulations.
• Work directly with architectural historians, archaeologists, biologists, environmental planners, and project managers.
• Adapt to a fast‑paced consulting environment and develop effective solutions to both expected and unexpected project challenges.
• Provide enthusiasm and commitment to client service and technical excellence.

• BA or higher (MA preferred) in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, History, or closely related field.
• SOI‑qualified architectural historian or historian preferred.
• 3–6 years of related experience in California.
• Familiarity with preparing Department of Parks and Recreation Forms (DPR 523 series).
• Willing and able to travel and work outdoors in remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, including rugged terrain.
• GIS experience (e.g., ArcGIS Online, field maps).
• Photography proficiency.
• Familiarity with CRM databases/software (e.g., CHRIS).
• Some overnight travel may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and management skills.
• Ability to work closely with clients, engineers, and other technical specialists as part of a larger combined project team.
• Candidates located in Northern California are preferred.

The position offers an hourly compensation range of $25.32–$42.26, along with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a committed equal opportunity employer—Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans—compliant with VEVRAA and Section 503 guidelines.