Architectural Historian

RK&K is currently hiring a motivated, experienced Architectural Historian to join our Cultural Resources team.  As an Architectural Historian you will perform cultural resources reviews for civil engineering projects across the RK&K portfolio.  This person can be located in our Baltimore, MD; Richmond, VA; or Harrisburg, PA offices.

Company
RK&K
Baltimore, MD/Richmond, VA
Responsibilities

Basic Responsibilities/Functions 

  • The Architectural Historian will investigate, evaluate and document above-ground cultural resources in support of transportation related projects.  
  • Interpret data collected in the field and recognize and describe vernacular and formal architectural styles and style data
  • Prepare architectural history survey forms and determine eligibility for registry to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)
  • Determine area of potential effect for projects and the effects a project could have on identified resources. 
  • Coordinate with stakeholders and operate within budget and schedules
Qualifications

Required Experience 

  • Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience with historic architecture in the Mid-Atlantic region
  • Professional understanding of section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team of planners, architectural historians and archaeologists 
  • Extensive experience in research, technical writing and communication (written and oral)
  • Strong attention to detail when authoring and reviewing work 
  • Fluent with Microsoft Office
Program / Center Affiliation
Job Type
Full-Time