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AECOM Senior Architectural Historian in Los Angeles, California
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM’s Southern California Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) Practice is seeking a Senior Architectural Historian with expertise in historic research, field inventories, site assessments, and document preparation pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 and Section 110, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance.
The successful candidate will become a part of a dynamic team working in across California and the broader West Coast region on projects for a wide range of local, regional, and state agencies, as well as private and non-profit clients. The candidate will also collaborate with a nation-wide team of experts and would be expected to contribute to projects outside the California region. Primary responsibilities would include assessment of adverse effects and significant impacts to historic properties, consultation support and preparation of agreement documents for NHPA Section 106, and preparation and review of reports for cultural resource and environmental compliance.
The successful candidate is also expected to provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff and may also lead external workshops on technical innovations and legal/regulatory changes related to architectural history, publish work relevant to practitioners, and engage in other internal and external activities that would help to grow the regional cultural resources practice.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Conduct field inventories, historical research, and historic resource analysis pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 and Section 110 and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as well as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Prepare draft and final agreement documents for Section 106 compliance and support consultation efforts and development of mitigation measures.
Evaluate of significance and eligibility of historic properties for listing in local registers and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
Assess of effects and significant impacts to historic properties and develop mitigation measures.
Document historic properties in accordance with Historic American Building Survey/Historic American Engineer Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey (HABS/HAER/HALS) standards and guidelines.
Prepare written documents, including historic contexts, resource analysis, historic property inventory forms, and technical reports.
Acting as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans.
Conducting extensive research in specific or general project areas.
Lead business development efforts and act as proposals lead to grow the workstream for the practice.
Write and present formal and technical reports, working papers and correspondence.
Facilitate broad dialogue and may provide guidance across functions, geographies and business lines, and with external stakeholders and clients.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to staff on areas of expertise.
Actively participate in professional or industry organizations as a committee member.
About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
BA/BS Degree
8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required.
Ability/willingness to travel and perform field work as needed. Candidate must have physical ability to work in field locations and perform research at repositories (consistent with public health requirements).
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in relevant field with Graduate level coursework in History, English, Historic Preservation, Anthropology, Archaeology, Public History, Architectural History, American Studies, or other closely aligned academic discipline.
15 years of experience as an Architectural Historian.
Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Historian or Architectural Historian
Working knowledge of architectural drawings and conventions
Additional Information
- Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $120,000.00 - $148,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10127351
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc