Architectural Historian

Architectural Historian

Requisition Number: 2024-1130-15

S&ME is currently accepting applications for a full time Architectural Historian to join our Environmental team in Charleston, South Carolina. Depending on qualifications and experience the selected applicant may qualify as an Associate Architectural Historian (early career), Architectural Historian (more experience), or Senior Architectural Historian (mid to late career position). Ready to apply your education and expertise to impactful projects? Become a part of the S&ME team today!

As an Architectural Historian, you will analyze and document unique structures, engage in client consultations, and plan and conduct fieldwork. This role combines research, fieldwork, and technical writing with project management tasks like scheduling and budgeting. Additionally, your knowledge or interest in environmental and cultural resources compliance will support projects that protect and preserve our heritage, making it perfect for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for history.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Research: Historical research in local, state, and regional libraries, archives, and government offices.
• Historic Resource Surveys and Assessments: Conduct fieldwork for historic resource surveys which may include site visits, site plan sketches, and related duties. Record activities may include conducting historic and archival research, developing historic and/or architectural contexts, and making National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) evaluations.
• Forms and Documentation: Prepare historic property inventory forms, including statements of significance and architectural descriptions. Document historic properties potentially impacted by state or federal undertakings.

The successful applicant will work with other cultural resources professionals, engineers, clients, and agency representatives to conduct above ground historic property surveys, complete NRHP eligibility evaluations, develop Section 106 Effects findings, negotiate agreement documents, implement mitigation activities, and other related tasks.

What You Bring:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, history, or a closely related field.
• Basic understanding of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and other applicable federal and state preservation laws.
• Experience in historical research and writing, including being able to present clear, precise, analytical, and authoritative arguments. S&ME may request a writing sample from qualified candidates
• National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 training
• Proficiently conduct architectural field surveys, complete state site forms, and utilize geographic information system software

Pay Range:

$35,000-$99,000

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:

• Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
• Carry equipment and walk through various types of vegetation, on paved and unpaved surfaces, for the duration of the day, as needed.
• Regularly travel out of town, including overnight, for project work as necessary.

We Are S&ME:

At S&ME, we've spent over 50 years providing innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials disciplines. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners spans over 10 states, working together to deliver impactful results for our clients. We foster a culture of collaboration, honesty, and dedication, with a focus on making positive contributions to the communities we serve. As employee owners, we're invested in each other's success and prioritize creating an environment where everyone can thrive, both professionally and personally.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Recognition Program
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
• & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.