Architectural Historian Technician

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

 Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking an Architectural Historian Technician to provide as-needed support on a project basis, assisting with photography, data collection and analysis for a variety of projects. 

Our team provides Section 106/NEPA analysis, technical studies, and project permitting for a wide variety of private and federal, state, and local government clients in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and surrounding region.

This on-call position requires the ability to work outdoors in remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, demonstrating awareness for workplace safety; and ability to work independently when conditions are appropriate or with limited supervision.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork tasks including photographing resources and using mobile tablet for data collection
• May conduct archival research online and at libraries and repositories 
• Contribute to inventory forms and technical reports
• Support consultation with state, federal, and local agencies
• Additional duties may include support for local and National Register of Historic Places nominations, preservation plans, historic structure reports, and other types of special projects

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Must be able to work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team with other cultural resource and environmental professionals
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing to travel to meet project needs
• Requires valid driver’s license and good driving record

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Some graduate coursework in historic preservation or related degree, and/or prior field documentation experience preferred

This position works primarily in a field setting but some office work may occur.  Fieldwork may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather, remote locations, summer heat, rough terrain; as well as bending, stooping, carrying field equipment, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

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