Architectural Historian

Dewberry • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

125d • $60,900 - $78,300 • Remote

About The Position

Dewberry Engineers Inc. (Dewberry) invites applications for a full-time, Architectural Historian position within our national cultural resources practice group. This position can be staffed in a Dewberry office location, may be fully remote or hybrid. The qualified candidate must meet the Secretary of the Interior's (SOI) standards for Architectural History. Candidates will demonstrate at least 3 years of professional experience conducting historic architectural surveys in a particular state with the Department of Transportation. Familiarity and proficiency with federal, state and local regulations and review agencies is required, including Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act and state regulations as applicable. This is a remote position based in Parsippany, NJ.

Requirements

• Possess a Master's degree in historic preservation, architectural history, history, or closely related field, with coursework in American architectural history.
• Demonstrate at least 3 years of full-time experience in research, writing, or teaching in American architectural history or at least 3 years of full-time professional experience on historic preservation projects. Experience shall include detailed investigations of historic structures and preparation of historic structures research reports.
• Demonstrate concise technical writing skills.
• Ability to identify Area of Potential Effects (APE).
• Meet the Secretary of the Interior's Qualification Standards as an Historian and Architectural Historian.

Responsibilities

• Establish Area of Potential Effects (APE). Physical field inspections of APEs will be required.
• Evaluating resources for NRHP eligibility, including conducting archival and background research.
• Document historic properties in accordance with Historic American Building Survey/Historic American Engineer Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey (HABS/HAER/HALS) standards and guidelines.
• Solid knowledge base about the function and design of historic structures and a demonstrated ability to justify National Register eligibility determinations.
• Contribute to written documents, including historic contexts, resource analysis, historic property inventory forms, and technical reports.
• Work as an integral team member.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree