Architectural Historian – Level 1
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Job Description
Architectural Historian conducting archival research and cultural-resource surveys for GAI’s infrastructure, power, and energy projects. Preparing compliance reports and eligibility documentation.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct archival and background research
- Conduct architectural and historical field surveys, including overnight travel
- Prepare architectural inventory forms
- Author architectural and historical resources reports
- Prepare Determination of Eligibility forms
- Conduct applicable field work for extended hours
- Perform administrative functions using a computer
- Assist in writing sections of reports
- Prepare report figures
- Manage personal tasks and adhere to deadlines and scope
- Perform quality control of field work and documentation
- Conduct field surveys independently
- Stay on budget and schedule
- Discuss work performance with supervisors
- Interact professionally with staff, clients, agency personnel, landowners, contractors, and other stakeholders
- Maintain and upkeep company-issued field equipment
Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years of related experience
- Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or a Master’s Degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a related discipline preferred
- Required Associates or better in Anthropology or related field
- Must be organized and write concisely and clearly
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Current driver's license required
- Ability to read and navigate field maps
- Experience and knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
- Experience working on large-scale power and energy projects, including pipeline, electric transmission, renewable energy, and related infrastructure projects
- Experience using Esri software, including Field Maps and Survey123
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively, potentially up to 100% during weekdays, with occasional weekend travel/work
- Ability to work in weather conditions including heat and cold
- Flexibility with work hours and safety-mindedness
- Understanding of database software, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Architectural styles, trends, date identification, architectural attributes and materials knowledge
- Excellent field, photography, mapping, note-taking, archival research, navigation, and sketch-map skills
- Accurate completion of field forms and preparation of report figures
- Basic knowledge of GPS locational equipment
- Steel-toed boots required for many project sites
- Ability to work independently, take direction, meet deadlines, and stay within budget and schedule
- Strong oral and written communication skills with staff, clients, agency personnel, landowners, contractors, and other stakeholders
Benefits:
- Market based, competitive compensation
- Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
- Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
- An additional floating holiday
- Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Support and rewards for professional development and certifications
- Remote or hybrid work options
- GAI provides hotel/lodging, a vehicle, and per diem to cover food costs for travel
- Employee discounts

















