Architectural Historian II

A Hybrid working arrangement is available

What We're Looking For

Michael Baker International is seeking an Architectural Historian II to join our Planning Practice team. This position is ideal for a motivated professional with strong research, writing, and analytical skills who is passionate about historic preservation and cultural resources. The successful candidate will support a variety of projects involving field surveys, archival research, historic resource evaluations, technical report preparation, and environmental documentation throughout California.

Our Planning professionals partner with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, military organizations, and federal agencies to plan for the future of communities and institutions. We focus on improving places and creating more sustainable, equitable, and vibrant communities.

What You'll Do

• Conduct field surveys and photography of historic-era resources.
• Perform online and archival research related to historic properties and cultural resources.
• Prepare architectural descriptions and historic context statements.
• Conduct evaluations for the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, and local historic registers.
• Assist with preparation of technical reports and environmental documents in support of CEQA and NEPA compliance.
• Complete California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 forms.
• Support preservation planning and cultural resource projects across California.
• Participate in occasional travel for fieldwork and research activities.
• Perform additional project-related tasks as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including experience using online and archival repositories.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe applications.
• Knowledge of architectural styles and historic resource evaluation methods.
• Ability to travel throughout California to conduct field surveys and research.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public History, History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a related field.
• Two (3) or more years of experience working as an Architectural Historian.
• Familiarity with completing California Department of Parks and Recreation 523 forms.
• Experience in local government preservation planning.
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards in Architectural History (36 CFR Part 61).
• Demonstrated ability to author CEQA/NEPA environmental document sections for cultural resources.
• Demonstrated ability to lead architectural field surveys and technical report projects.
• Demonstrated experience and competence with crafting and fulfilling cultural resources mitigation measures.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare project proposals with detailed scope task breakdowns, schedules and budgets.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $89,814.00 - $128,960.00 annually. This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skill set, and geographic location.

Why Choose Us

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architecture, engineering, and consulting services with more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations. Our culture is built on innovation, collaboration, and professional growth as we help clients solve complex challenges and improve communities nationwide.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

Michael Baker International is committed to supporting your career growth while providing meaningful opportunities to make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

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*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.