Mid-level Architectural Historian - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a full-time, experienced, mid-level Staff Architectural Historian to support Dudek clients throughout the United States with a preference to support projects in the Pacific Northwest. The successful applicant will manage and implement the evaluation and mitigation strategies for built environment resources for a wide range of projects with both private and public clients.

In Short

• Prepare historic resource surveys, evaluations, and related technical documents in compliance with NEPA, Section 106 of the NHPA, and applicable local requirements.
• Evaluate historic resources by considering NRHP, local-level designation criteria, and integrity requirements.
• Ability to research, develop, and write historic context statements.
• Delegate technical work to entry-level staff when appropriate.
• Conduct, organize, and lead built environment fieldwork efforts.
• Assist in assessing Section 106 effects on historic properties.
• Have a working understanding of the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
• Ability to work within report and project budgets, manage a technical report from start to finish, and meet deliverable deadlines.
• Maintain existing client relationships and develop new ones.
• Collaborate with marketing team and communicate qualifications to potential clients.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a related field.
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for architectural history.
• A working knowledge of local, state, and federal cultural resources regulations and guidelines.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team of cultural resources professionals.
• Familiarity with preparing technical reports for Washington SEPA compliance.
• Experience conducting property-specific research.
• Familiarity with WISAARD and Oregon SHPO records searches.
• Willingness to travel to project locations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Discretionary bonuses based on performance.
• Yearly merit review.
• Employee stock ownership program.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages.
• Dog-friendly offices.
• Flexible work-life balance.
• Support for community initiatives.
• Inclusive work culture.