Architectural Historian

Seattle, WA, United States

Job Description


Our People & Places Solutions business \xe2\x80\x93 reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do \xe2\x80\x93 the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology \xe2\x80\x93 we\'re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed \xe2\x80\x93 today and into tomorrow.
Your Impact:

As an Architectural Historian, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work on a variety of projects in the West \xe2\x80\x93 including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, California, Nevada, and Hawaii - and throughout the United States. This position involves providing cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to government, transportation, military, and commercial clients. The architectural historian career path provides the opportunity to work on projects that require compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations.

You will conduct desktop reviews and background research; conduct primary source archival research; conduct in-person field survey; evaluate buildings, structures, objects, landscapes and districts for eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as well as for state and local registers; and provide analysis and cultural resources content for NEPA documents and cultural resources technical reports. For this position, you\xe2\x80\x99ll serve as a key team member working with scientists, engineers, project managers, and other project staff across business sectors and practices in the company. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also review undertakings for potential impacts to historic properties; coordinate consultation with State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO), Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Native American tribes, and multiple state and federal agencies; delineate areas of potential effects; complete primary and secondary source research and develop historic contexts; identify periods of significance and character-defining features; complete architectural surveys and site forms; and prepare NEPA and NHPA technical reports.

Possible office locations: Flexible hybrid position in Boise, Seattle, Spokane, Yakima, Portland, or others pending mutual agreement.

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company\xe2\x80\x99s 401k plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan. We have an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for eligible full-time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.\xe2\x80\x8b

The base salary range for this position is $54,400 to $95,100 for an Entry level position and $65,700 to $114,900 for an Intermediate level position. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. \xe2\x80\x8b Here\xe2\x80\x99s What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Need:

\xc2\xb7 Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, Public History, Architecture, or a related field.

\xc2\xb7 One to five years of professional experience in historic preservation or a related field.

\xc2\xb7 Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

\xc2\xb7 Must be willing and able to travel for multiple days, as needed.

\xc2\xb7 Documentation and research experience, including Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record documentation, historic contexts, and NRHP eligibility determinations and effects assessments.

Ideally, You\xe2\x80\x99ll Also Have:

\xc2\xb7 Experience in Western United States, Alaska, and/or Hawaii

\xc2\xb7 Familiarity with the NHPA Section 106 consultation process

\xc2\xb7 Experience working in the consulting environment, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clients

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of and experience with \xe2\x80\x98recent past\xe2\x80\x99 resources

\xc2\xb7 Working knowledge of GIS and basic understanding of cultural resources mapping and data collection

\xc2\xb7 Field experience using established methods and techniques of applied architectural research for historic buildings and structures

At Jacobs, we\xe2\x80\x99re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world\xe2\x80\x99s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4352062
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $54400 - 95100 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Seattle, WA, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned