Architectural Historian

WE ARE HIRING!

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Architectural Historian to join our Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Atlanta, GA.  

ABOUT US

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and conduct historic resource field surveys.

• Conduct background research on historic resources using a variety of primary and secondary sources.

• Evaluate historic resources for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and other relevant environmental laws.

• Assess effects to historic resources, including working with engineering professionals and the overall project team to avoid or minimize impacts in accordance with Section 106 and other applicable regulations.

• Prepare technical reports for distribution to state and federal agencies, including creating project and resource maps in ArcGIS.

• 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 any historic resource questions on assigned projects.

• Must be prepared to spend some time in the field and travel to project sites, with some overnight visits required.  Projects will generally be in Georgia but could also be outside of the state, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At a minimum, must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for History or Architectural History, including a degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field.

• 0-2 years of full-time professional Architectural Historian experience, including conducting historic resource surveys and background research, plus demonstrated ability to carry projects to completion.

• Excellent written, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Attention to detail is a must.

• General understanding of the following industries: transportation, infrastructure, state and local governments, and/or regulatory/compliance.

• Basic level of experience with ArcGIS is desired; intermediate to advanced experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with reading transportation engineering plans is highly desired but not required.

• Position may require use of company vehicle. Applicant must have valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company policy.

WHY JOIN US?

AtkinsRéalis is an exciting place to Start Your Career! With a purpose to build a better world for our planet and its people, we leverage our global employee network to create valuable partnerships and deliver solutions for humanity’s toughest challenges. AtkinsRéalis promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, and our company ethos encourages collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology, and our culture. We are rapidly growing in the US, and we need energetic, passionate, and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

WHAT WE OFFER AT ATKINSRÉALIS:

AtkinsRéalis realizes the importance of mental and physical health, personal and professional development, and holistic wellbeing. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package to aid our employees’ peace of mind in and outside of work.

As a Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:

• Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope

• Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network

• Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication

• Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network

• Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

• Additional benefits include competitive salaries; Flexible work schedules; Group Insurance; Two Floating Holidays; Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity); Pet Insurance; Retirement Savings Plan with employer match; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Employee Resources Groups supporting women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals; 2-to-1 donation match for STEAM-related educational initiatives through the AtkinsRéalis Foundation.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

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