Arcadis
Senior Architectural Historian – Arcadis
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving the quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play.
Role Description Arcadis is seeking a Senior Architectural Historian to join our growing Cultural Resources group in Atlanta, GA. Our team is known for innovation and outstanding customer service. The selected candidate will apply knowledge and experience to transportation and infrastructure projects and will be responsible for the preparation of environmental documents in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This is a remote position, but you must be physically located in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
Support the multi-discipline Atlanta Mobility Environmental Group
Conduct historic resources field surveys (day trips and occasional overnight trips)
Conduct background research on historic resources using primary and secondary sources
Evaluate historic resources for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in accordance with Section 106 of the NHPA, the Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA), and other relevant laws and regulations
Assess project-related effects to historic resources, working with engineering professionals and project teams to avoid or minimize impacts in accordance with Section 106 and/or GEPA
Prepare technical reports for distribution to state and federal agencies, including creating project and resource maps in ArcGIS Pro
Maintain internal and external delivery schedules for all assigned projects, prioritized by project baseline schedule dates
Provide project status updates at meetings and serve as the point of contact for historic resources
Projects will generally be in Georgia but could also be outside of the state, as needed
Adhere to Arcadis' practices including quality and safety standards
Interpersonal and client-facing responsibilities include excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings, resources, and presentations
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required; graduate degree highly desired in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field
10+ years of professional Architectural Historian experience, including conducting historic resource surveys and background research, applying NRHP eligibility criteria to historic resources
Demonstrated technical writing abilities
Valid driver’s license with a driving record meeting company policy; position will require use of company vehicle
Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards 36 CFR 61 as an Architectural Historian or Historian
Key Attributes
Knowledge and understanding of the Section 106 of the NHPA process
General understanding of transportation, state and local governments, and regulatory/compliance industries, including familiarity with reading transportation engineering plans
Work well in a collaborative environment
Attention to detail and ability to meet deliverable deadlines
Desired Qualifications
Related experience preparing HABS/HAER/HALS documentation
Experience applying Statewide Historic Contexts for Georgia (e.g., Georgia's Living Places, Tilling the Earth, The Ranch House in Georgia, etc.) to historic resource evaluations
Experience with Georgia Department of Transportation including Project Plan Development, Environmental Guidebooks, and Cultural Resource Manual
Experience with Section 4(f) of the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Act
Design-Build/Alternative Delivery experience
Experience developing historical contexts
Experience developing and implementing mitigation measures
Experience with environmental or cultural resources delivery for SCDOT and NCDOT highly desired
Experience with ArcGIS Pro
Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. Our skills‑based approach allows you to harness your unique experience to carve your career path and maximize impact. You’ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to bring your best self to work every day. We take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves accountable. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) plan
Short‑term and long‑term disability (STD, LTD)
Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
The salary range for this position is $94,944 – $135,000. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.
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Role Description Arcadis is seeking a Senior Architectural Historian to join our growing Cultural Resources group in Atlanta, GA. Our team is known for innovation and outstanding customer service. The selected candidate will apply knowledge and experience to transportation and infrastructure projects and will be responsible for the preparation of environmental documents in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This is a remote position, but you must be physically located in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
Support the multi-discipline Atlanta Mobility Environmental Group
Conduct historic resources field surveys (day trips and occasional overnight trips)
Conduct background research on historic resources using primary and secondary sources
Evaluate historic resources for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in accordance with Section 106 of the NHPA, the Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA), and other relevant laws and regulations
Assess project-related effects to historic resources, working with engineering professionals and project teams to avoid or minimize impacts in accordance with Section 106 and/or GEPA
Prepare technical reports for distribution to state and federal agencies, including creating project and resource maps in ArcGIS Pro
Maintain internal and external delivery schedules for all assigned projects, prioritized by project baseline schedule dates
Provide project status updates at meetings and serve as the point of contact for historic resources
Projects will generally be in Georgia but could also be outside of the state, as needed
Adhere to Arcadis' practices including quality and safety standards
Interpersonal and client-facing responsibilities include excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings, resources, and presentations
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required; graduate degree highly desired in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field
10+ years of professional Architectural Historian experience, including conducting historic resource surveys and background research, applying NRHP eligibility criteria to historic resources
Demonstrated technical writing abilities
Valid driver’s license with a driving record meeting company policy; position will require use of company vehicle
Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards 36 CFR 61 as an Architectural Historian or Historian
Key Attributes
Knowledge and understanding of the Section 106 of the NHPA process
General understanding of transportation, state and local governments, and regulatory/compliance industries, including familiarity with reading transportation engineering plans
Work well in a collaborative environment
Attention to detail and ability to meet deliverable deadlines
Desired Qualifications
Related experience preparing HABS/HAER/HALS documentation
Experience applying Statewide Historic Contexts for Georgia (e.g., Georgia's Living Places, Tilling the Earth, The Ranch House in Georgia, etc.) to historic resource evaluations
Experience with Georgia Department of Transportation including Project Plan Development, Environmental Guidebooks, and Cultural Resource Manual
Experience with Section 4(f) of the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Act
Design-Build/Alternative Delivery experience
Experience developing historical contexts
Experience developing and implementing mitigation measures
Experience with environmental or cultural resources delivery for SCDOT and NCDOT highly desired
Experience with ArcGIS Pro
Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. Our skills‑based approach allows you to harness your unique experience to carve your career path and maximize impact. You’ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to bring your best self to work every day. We take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves accountable. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) plan
Short‑term and long‑term disability (STD, LTD)
Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
The salary range for this position is $94,944 – $135,000. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.
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