Architectural Historian (Hybrid)

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

At Olsson, we help our clients in multiple states navigate complex historical compliance landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive adherence to key historical preservation laws and regulations, including the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Section 106 review process. Our approach and use of the latest and best methods help clients achieve their project goals while preserving our historical heritage. 

Olsson is seeking an architectural historian who meets the United States Secretary of Interior (SOI) Professional Qualifications Standards (36CFR61).  As an Architectural Historian , your role is multifaceted and critical in ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal historical preservation regulations and promoting sustainable projects. You will manage the above-ground component of compliance projects, conduct cultural resource assessments, work with regulatory agencies, coordinate with clients, and collaborate with team members and outside consultants. You will also mentor and train others on complex compliance work and lead the above-ground component of client and regulatory meetings.

Join us and be part of a team that’s making a real impact!

Your key responsibilities include:

Regulatory Compliance: Navigating complex federal, state, and local regulations, and attaining necessary permits and clearances.

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA): Developing required NHPA documentation, interfacing with agencies (e.g., lead federal agency, state agencies, State Historic Preservation Office [SHPO], USACE, USFWS) to secure necessary reviews and guidance, and coordinating a multidisciplinary team.

Field Investigations: Completing or coordinating recording above-ground historic resources such as buildings, roadways, bridges or historic districts.

Public Engagement and Outreach: Organizing public meetings and workshops and gathering community input, soliciting community input to shape projects, communicating project details transparently, and effectively engaging stakeholders.

Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Work: Engaging with engineers, architects, and urban planners to integrate historic architecture considerations and facilitating cross disciplinary work.

Project Management: Overseeing projects from start to finish, managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables, and coordinating with subconsultant, clients and agencies.

Comprehensive Background In: Project management, overseeing medium to large scale projects and reviewing projects for historical regulatory compliance.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others 
• Having ownership in the work you do 
• Using your talents to positively affect communities 

You bring to the team

• Meet the SOI Professional Qualifications Standards (36CFR61) for architectural historian.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills 
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team 
• Graduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field,
• 5+ years of experience in historical research, cultural resource management, or historic preservation compliance 
• Solid work ethic, problem solver, and ability to work independently 
• Passion for guiding, training, and passing on knowledge to colleagues 

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
•  Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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