Architectural Historian

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

 

PLANNING PRACTICE 

We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

 

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an Architectural Historian to join their team. Will complete a variety of tasks that may include field survey and photography of historic-era resources, online and in-person archival research, writing architectural descriptions, developing historic context statements, and conducting National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, and various local register evaluations. The position includes assistance with technical report preparation and CEQA/NEPA environmental documents as well as other tasks as assigned. The position requires strong research and writing skills and working with MS Word and Adobe. Travel for field survey will occasionally be required throughout California.

 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

•  BA/BS Degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a related field.
• MA degree in Public History, History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience working as an architectural historian preferred
• Ability to travel and conduct research throughout California
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Strong on-line and archival repository research skills
• Familiarity with completing California Department of Parks and Recreation 523 forms
• Knowledge of architectural styles
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in Architectural History (36 CFR Part 61) preferred, but not necessary.
• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Experience in local government preservation planning desired, but not required.

 

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position $72,196.80 - $113,755.20 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.  

 

BENEFITS 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 

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

 

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.