Consulting Associate, Architectural Historian

About the Role

Launch your career preserving America’s built heritage as an entry‑level Architectural Historian at ERM in Duluth, GA. In this hands‑on, field‑forward role you will collaborate with experienced historians and multidisciplinary teams, contributing directly to nationally significant environmental and cultural resource decisions. The position supports historic preservation by conducting thoughtful research, careful documentation, and strong regulatory insight. You will help ensure historic properties are properly identified, evaluated, and considered in federal and state decision‑making, supporting compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act while balancing development with preservation across diverse landscapes. Key duties include leading and supporting surveys of above‑ground historic properties, contributing to National Register eligibility evaluations, assessing project effects under federal and state regulations, producing clear technical documentation, and professionally representing ERM while interacting with the public. • Lead field surveys of above‑ground historic properties across varied regions. • Conduct National Register of Historic Places eligibility evaluations. • Assess project effects on historic resources under Section 106 and other regulations. • Produce clear, defensible documentation and technical reports supporting permitting decisions. • Represent ERM professionally while interacting with the public and stakeholders. • Plan, develop, and execute historic property surveys, including photo documentation. • Prepare cultural resources report sections describing methods, findings, and analysis. • Complete state‑specific documentation forms for historic resource surveys. • Assist with project planning, logistics, and field team coordination. • Ensure compliance with corporate Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies. • Perform general administrative tasks supporting day‑to‑day office operations. • Produce high‑quality written deliverables with meticulous QA/QC standards. • Capture photographic documentation of structures using digital SLR cameras. • Communicate effectively with the public and multidisciplinary team members. • Utilize GIS, graphics, or database tools to manage survey data (preferred). • Navigate and drive safely in rural environments during field assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸field surveys
• ▸nrhp evaluation
• ▸section 106
• ▸technical reports
• ▸gis management
• ▸photo documentation

What You Bring

Required qualifications are a B.A. in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a related field (M.S. preferred), meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s standards, 0‑2 years of relevant survey experience, strong knowledge of architectural styles and materials, excellent writing and QA/QC skills, and the ability to work outdoors, travel frequently (up to 75% field time), and commit to weekend and extended‑hour work when needed. Preferred experience includes basic knowledge of federal and state architectural survey requirements, proficiency with digital SLR cameras, GIS, graphics, or database tools, and comfort navigating rural environments. • Hold a B.A. in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or related field (M.S. preferred). • Meet Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications for Architectural History. • Possess 0–2 years experience surveying and evaluating historic architectural resources. • Demonstrate strong knowledge of architectural styles, materials, and construction techniques. • Understand and apply visual Area of Potential Effects (APE) concepts. • Work outdoors in variable weather and on diverse terrain for extended periods. • Travel frequently (up to 75% field time) and be available for weekend work and >40‑hour weeks. • Apply basic knowledge of federal and state architectural survey requirements (e.g., USACE, NPS, FERC).

Requirements

• ▸architectural history
• ▸survey experience
• ▸gis
• ▸field work
• ▸frequent travel
• ▸architectural knowledge

Work Environment

Field

Interview Process

-candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of the recruitment process.