Architectural Historian

Stantec Architectural Historian Opportunity

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than twenty technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Stantec is seeking a motivated and dynamic early career architectural historian to support our Cultural Resources Team and clients located in the Upper-Midwest region. The qualified candidate will work in close coordination with our professional team and Senior Project Managers in a range of architectural history projects. Projects undertaken by the candidate will vary in size, scope, and complexity for a variety of clients. Work will be conducted in close coordination and under the supervision of senior-level staff. This is a hybrid position with regular travel to project sites. The candidate must reside in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct background research; perform historic architectural field work; develop contextual analysis; assist with recommendations of NRHP eligibility; and assist with report preparation
• Coordinate with the team to ensure quality of data, field work, and documentation efforts
• Conduct regional field work on a regular basis; overnights can be expected
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in urban and rural settings and/or hot and dry climates, including walking, hiking, and field navigation
• Qualified applicants should be able to demonstrate commitment to growth in areas of importance to our work, including good judgement, collaboration, technical skills, and communication skills.
• The preferred candidate should also demonstrate a desire for growth and new skill development.

Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge working with Section 106 of National Historic Preservation Act
• Experience/knowledge of the National Register of Historic Places and the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
• Strong writing and research skills necessary
• Fluency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Adobe Acrobat
• Working knowledge of mapping and ARCGIS-related programs preferred; must be able to read a map and utilize map application on a tablet or cell phone
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Master's degree in Historic Preservation, Public History, History, or closely related field
• One to five years of professional experience preferred

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Please note that selected candidates will be required to pass a drug screen, motor vehicle record and background check. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range: Locations in MN, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $52,500.00 - Max Salary $76,100.00

Primary Location: United States | MN | Plymouth

Organization: 2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes West-Minneapolis MN

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Req ID: 1002365

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