Field Architectural Historian; Field Based
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Design & Architecture
Environmental & Urban Planning, Engineering Design & Technologists, Architect / Sr. Architect
Entry-Level Field Architectural Historian
ERM is seeking entry-level field architectural historians for immediate opening to work on various projects throughout the United States. Working with a team of architectural historians, this hire will conduct field survey work and assist in office-based activities, including documenting and evaluating historic properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, and assessing project effects under the provisions of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
This is a full-time (40+ hours a week), limited-term role for a duration of four weeks, extendable.
The architectural historian will support cultural resource projects, which may include, but is not limited to:
- Planning, developing, and performing surveys of above-ground historic properties.
- Documenting and photographing buildings, structures, and other historic properties.
- Preparing appropriate sections of cultural resources reports describing the survey and analysis of above-ground historic properties.
- Preparation of state specific forms.
- Complying with corporate HSE.
- Performing other duties as assigned or required, inclusive of general administrative duties required for the day-to-day running of the office.
- B.A. in architectural history, historic preservation, or related field; MS preferred.
- Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant experience in survey and evaluation of historic architectural resources.
- Knowledge of architectural styles and materials.
- Understanding of visual APE and how it is refined based on the project, and permitting standards.
- Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain, sometimes for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work weekends and over 40 hours per week, when needed.
- Comfortable with talking to members of the public.
- Ability to travel frequently and on short notice.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently, and take initiative to meet project deadlines.
- Experience with photo documentation of structures.
- Periodic drug and alcohol testing required.
Pay Transparency:
For the architectural historians position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $45,760.00 – $49,920.00 $ 22/hr. – $24/hr usd, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
We also may have instances where employee's fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible
* employees.
* Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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