Historian

About the position

Responsibilities
• Independently conducting focused online and archival research of moderate scope and complexity as assigned by senior staff
• Scheduling, coordinating, and conducting research visits to local and regional archives
• Generating research summaries, outlines, timelines, bibliographies, and draft report content under the supervision of senior staff
• Maintaining organized research notes and files, both electronic and hardcopy, for use by AECOM cultural resources staff
• Consulting with and incorporating the comments of senior staff into work products as directed

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, or related discipline or demonstrated equivalency of experience or education in a related field
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review
• Experience with report writing
• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required

Nice-to-haves
• 1+ years of experience working with a variety of primary source materials that include historical maps, government documents, and deeds
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and interpreting primary and secondary source materials
• Master’s degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, or a related discipline
• Familiarity with state and national cultural resource preservation laws, guidelines, practices, procedures, and products
• Must be able to perform basic research online and at physical repositories
• Must have basic composition and proofreading skills

Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits
• Perks and well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan