Job Description

Architectural Historian

Why join us?

We are hiring! Atkins is seeking an Architectural Historian to join our growing Cultural Resources group in Atlanta, GA.  The selected candidate for this position will apply their historic preservation knowledge and experience toward the assessment of transportation and infrastructure projects and will be responsible for preparation of environmental documents in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

About Us

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Lead and conduct historic resource field surveys.


• Conduct background research on historic resources using a variety of primary and secondary sources.


• Evaluate historic resources for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places, in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and/or the Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA).


• Assess effects to historic resources, including working with engineering professionals and overall project team to avoid or minimize impacts in accordance with Section 106 and/or GEPA.


• Prepare technical reports for distribution to state and federal agencies, including creating project and resource maps in ArcGIS.


• Maintain internal and external delivery schedules for all assigned projects, prioritized by project baseline schedule dates.


• Provide project status updates at meetings and serve as the point of contact for any historic resource questions on assigned projects


• Must be prepared to spend time in the field and travel to project sites, with some overnight visits required.  Projects will generally be in Georgia but could also be outside of the state, as needed.

What will you contribute?

• At minimum, must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for History or Architectural History, including a graduate degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field. 


• 2-3 years of full-time professional Architectural Historian experience, including conducting historic resource surveys and background research, plus demonstrated ability to carry projects to completion.


• Excellent written, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Attention to detail is a must.


• General understanding of the following industries: transportation, infrastructure, state and local governments, and/or regulatory/compliance.


• Basic level of experience with ArcGIS is required; intermediate to advanced experience is a plus.


• Familiarity with reading transportation engineering plans is highly desired but not required.


• Prior Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) experience and prequalification training is highly desired.


• Position may require use of company vehicle. Incumbent must have valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company policy.

What we offer at Atkins:

At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes


• Competitive salary


• Flexible work schedules


• Group Insurance


• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

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