Snyder & Associates, Inc. is seeking a motivated and dynamic mid-level architectural historian to support our Environmental Team and clients located in the Midwest. The qualified candidate will work in close coordination with our professional team and with Senior Project Management in a range of architectural history projects. Regular travel to project sites throughout the midwest for projects is required.

• Conducting background research, built environment field work, developing contextual analysis, making recommendations of NRHP eligibility, and report preparation
• Assisting with finalizing complex architectural history projects with a team of junior-level architectural historians
• Assisting senior-level staff with scoping and managing projects
• Managing and mentoring junior-level staff
• Coordinating with other Stantec staff to ensure the quality of data, field work, and documentation
• Projects will vary in size, scope, and complexity and will be conducted in close coordination and under the supervision of senior-level staff
• Assisting with regional business development
• Qualified applicants should be able to demonstrate good leadership and judgement qualities, strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making technical decisions in the field. The preferred candidate also should demonstrate a desire for growth and new skill development.

• Secretary of the Interior Qualified architectural historian
• Experience managing project budgets and scoping historic architectural projects preferred, but can be learned on the job
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with Section 106 of National Historic Preservation Act, including working through all steps of the 106 review process (initiate, identify, assess effects, and resolve adverse effects)
• Experience producing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, and past work interpreting the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
• Experience writing and producing Section 106-related technical reports; strong writing and research skills
• Fluency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Adobe Acrobat
• Working knowledge of mapping and ARCGIS-related programs
• Ability to travel regionally for project work
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in urban and rural settings and/or hot and dry climates, including walking, hiking, and field navigating

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Historic Preservation, Public History, History, or closely related field
• Five or more years of professional experience as an Architectural Historian

Life At Snyder

Snyder & Associates has grown to become a large regional civil engineering and planning firm in the Midwest. With thirteen office locations in five states, the communities we serve are the same places we proudly call home. For us, it’s about more than just the project at hand. It’s about improving community quality of life, which is why 94 percent of our clients continue to trust us as an extension of their staff. Watch the Snyder & Associates About Us Video to learn more.

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.