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Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

The Transportation Group of AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented **Senior Architectural Historian** for immediate employment in the Atlanta, GA office. The candidate will join an excellent team with career growth potential.

This position will support the multi-discipline environmental team within the Transportation Group. This candidate will perform tasks ranging from leading fieldwork, research, report writing, data collection and compilation, and GIS mapping among other duties.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

+ Plan and lead field tasks, including architectural history surveys, conducting interviews, and archival research.

+ Gathers data and other information to be used in the preparation of environmental reports of investigations. Also, compiles and organizes data collected by others.

+ Evaluates historic resources to determine eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA), and/or other relevant federal and state laws.

+ Prepares reports including: Historic Resource Survey Reports, Assessment of Effects, HABS/HAER documentation, MOAs/MOUs, Technical Screening reports, and contributions to NEPA documents.

+ Provides quality reviews of reports prepared by others and offers peer mentorship to others on the team to develop team capabilities.

+ Assists senior staff with business development for the Transportation Group.

Qualifications

Minimum:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Architectural History, History, Historic Preservation, or related field, and 6 years of professional architectural historian experience or demonstrated equivalency of relevant experience.

+ 6 years of professional Cultural Resource Management (CRM) experience, conducting historic resource surveys, archival research, and producing reporting for relevant regulatory compliance.

+ 6 years of experience with Federal and State CRM requirements, processes, and guidance, including Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act, NPS NRHP bulletins, and Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

+ 6 years of experience applying NRHP criteria for evaluation and aspects of integrity to evaluate historic resources.

+ Meets Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural History and History.

Preferred :

+ Master’s degree in Architectural History, History, Historic Preservation, or related field, and 8 years of professional architectural historian experience or demonstrated equivalency of relevant experience.

+ 8 years of experience in performing historic resources surveys and preparing reports for transportation projects administered by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and/or the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

+ 8 years of experience coordinating historic resource evaluations and assessments with the Georgia SHPO.

+ Familiarity and working experience with Google Earth Pro, Bluebeam Revu, ArcGIS Pro, and/or ArcMap. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

+ Working knowledge and experience applying Statewide Historic Contexts for Georgia (i.e. Georgia’s Living Places, Tilling the Earth, The Ranch House in Georgia, etc.) to historic resource evaluations.

+ Experience reading and interpreting transportation plans.

+ Experience mentoring others and providing technical quality review of CRM documents.

+ Experienced in professionalism, client-focused, self-motivated, possessing a high attention to detail, and desire to work in a collaborative team environment.

+ Expereinced in profiessional communication skills, including both written and oral expertise. Ability to work independently but to communicate activities/progress to team members and management.

+ Experienced in profiessional organization, attention to detail, and technical writing skills.

+ Experienced in self-motivation to work in a collaborative team environment.

+ Experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment within time and budget constraints.

+ Demonstrated experience managing projects and tasks to completion within this environment.

Additional Information

+ Relocation is not an option for this position.

+ Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $92000 to $110000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**ReqID:** J10142410

**Business Line:** Transportation

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** East

**Career Area:** Planning

**Work Location Model:** Hybrid

**Compensation:** USD 92000 - USD 110000 - yearly