Architectural Historian

About the role

HDR is seeking a qualified, motivated Architectural Historian to join our growing Cultural Resources practice and support field projects and desktop reviews for projects throughout Southeast, and HDR projects throughout the United States.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork, including reconnaissance and intensive-level survey, to identify historic properties for a variety of clients, including those associated with transportation, renewable energy/power, and government agencies.
• Aid in fieldwork preparation, perform record checks and research, review historical maps and aerial photographs, compile required equipment, GPS unit, tablets, and phone.
• Execute fieldwork, including photography, data management, and coordination with GIS analysts and other staff.
• Conduct archival research and develop historic contexts and other writing deliverables.
• Complete architectural survey forms, determinations of eligibility, and reports that meet the requirements of the appropriate State Historic Preservation Office and our local, state, and federal clients.
• Work independently on small projects, or assist the Cultural Resources team on larger projects.
• Travel to project locations, predominantly within the Southeast, although additional nationwide travel may be requested as needed.
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or closely related field.
• Previous work experience in cultural resource-related projects.
• Familiarity using GIS and ArcGIS.
• Prequalified, or able to be prequalified with KYTC under Cultural Historic.
• Experience in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, as well as the general Midwest.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• Must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities.

What We Believe

We believe in building on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Employee Network Groups

• Asian Pacific
• Black
• Hispanic/Latino(a)
• LGBTQ+
• People with Disabilities
• Veterans
• Women
• Young Professionals