When it comes to environmental consulting, we’re focused on protecting significant cultural resources today to improve our tomorrow. As a historian, you will support transportation, energy, land development, and environmental projects through the identification and evaluation of historic properties. You will also conduct assessments of project impacts on properties of architectural and/or historical significance and develop appropriate strategies for mitigating adverse impacts to significant historic properties. Throughout this process you will be in coordination with federal, state, and local agencies responsible for the protection of historic properties, and will apply relevant guidance, laws, and regulations governing the assessment and treatment of historic properties.
You will conduct historical research at various institutions and municipal offices, conduct field surveys for historic properties, and evaluate properties for National Register eligibility. You will also initiate early coordination procedures with relevant agencies, prepare reports evaluating historic properties for National Register eligibility, assess project impacts on those properties recommended eligible, and work closely with project managers and engineers on analysis of potential measures for avoiding or minimizing harm to historic properties. In undertaking these tasks, you will support the development and implementation of environmental regulatory and management solutions for our clients.
As a Jacobs Cultural Resources practitioner, you will have the opportunity to work on projects related to infrastructure development in the state of Georgia and throughout the Southeast. You will work with a team of environmental professionals including historians, archaeologists, ecologists, and environmental planners to deliver projects for various public and private sector clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in History, Architectural History or related field
• 2 to 4 years’ experience performing tasks associated with the Section 106 review and compliance process, including early coordination initiatives, resource identification, impact assessments, and development and/or implementation of strategies to mitigate adverse effects to historic properties
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for History or Architectural History (36 CFR 61)
• Fieldwork experience including digital photography, field note recordation, and sketch map drawing
• Ability to foster and maintain relationships with reviewers while receiving constructive feedback on project documentation
• Understanding of architectural types and styles and their relevant periods of significance in Georgia and the southeastern United States
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong time management and organizational skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Aptitude in working both independently and as part of a larger team
• Valid driver’s license
Ideally, you'll also have:
• Master’s degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, Anthropology or related field
• Completion of Section 106 training with the National Preservation Institute (or similar organization)
• Advanced knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS mapping software
