Architectural Historian

DOWL•Lake Oswego, OR

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services, specializing in Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. The firm values its employees, supporting their growth, offering great benefits, and fostering a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. The environmental specialists at DOWL are experts in federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and natural resources, handling projects from Environmental Impact Statements to wetland delineations. DOWL is seeking a mid-level career Architectural Historian to join its Cultural Resources Management (CRM) team. This role focuses on preserving the architectural and cultural legacy of communities by contributing to public and private infrastructure projects. The Architectural Historian will serve as a subject matter expert in architectural history, delivering environmental documentation and compliance support under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and NEPA. This position offers a dynamic opportunity for someone passionate about historic preservation and environmental compliance to grow their career through meaningful work, collaboration, and leadership.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals
Team player who is able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks
Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets
Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort
Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects
Basic familiarity with NHPA, NAGPRA, NEPA, ARPA, and relevant state laws (e.g., SEPA, ORS)
Master's Degree in architectural history, historic preservation, or art history
4 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree
Must meet Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards
A valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Specialized training and real-world experience in Cultural Resources Management (CRM)
Developing proficiency in Market Sector Software

Responsibilities

Leading or supporting background research
Leading or supporting field surveys
Leading or supporting site documentation (especially for built environment resources)
Leading or supporting lab work
Preparing high-quality technical reports and NEPA/Section 106 documentation
Coordinating with federal, state, and tribal agencies and stakeholders
Writing proposals
Managing deliverables and field teams
Actively participating in public engagement and consultation meetings
Performing moderately complex design tasks independently
Effectively dividing projects into individual tasks
Leading technical effort on small projects
Performing quality control of basic deliverables
Producing Technical reports and memos independently
Producing Cultural Resource Baseline Reports independently
Producing Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports independently
Producing Section 106 documentation independently
Producing Other cultural documents as assigned independently
Producing Field studies and investigations independently
Resolving issues on small projects with clients
Attending client meetings and using situationally appropriate communication tools
Performing moderate to advanced levels of technical work on larger and more complex projects
Assisting with some project management tasks
Other duties as assigned