Field Architectural Historian; Field Based

Field Architectural Historian (Field Based)

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 role conducts field survey work and assists 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 four weeks, extendable.

• 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.

For the Architectural Historians position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $45,760.00 – $49,920.00 (equivalent to $22/hr – $24/hr), limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay within this range will be based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. The Company may place employees outside this range based on these factors.

This job may be eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through the ERM careers portal at  or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. ERM is 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 legally protected characteristics.

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