Environmental Historian

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 seeking an Architectural Historian. This position is for a candidate who can work independently to perform tasks including research, field work, historic context development, evaluations of eligibility, consultation, and report development. Your Key Responsibilities Research and develop historic contexts, and work with other cultural resources personnel to produce compliance documents Prepare written architectural descriptions and determinations of eligibility Perform fieldwork tasks, including photographing resources, and using mobile tablet for data collection Conduct archival research online and at libraries and repositories Prepare 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, cultural resource education materials, Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER) documentation, planning and implementing of mitigation, and other types of special projects Your Capabilities and Credentials Basic knowledge of cultural resources program management; experience with Section 4(f) of the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Act a plus Must be able to work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team with other cultural resources 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 Graduate degree (M.A., MHC) or certificate in public history, heritage conservation, architectural history, historic preservation, planning, or related field that meets the Secretary of the Interior\'s Guidelines for Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural History is required. Experience as an architectural historian/built environment specialist working in cultural resources management consulting is desired but not required This position works in both field and office settings. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather, remote locations, summer heat, and rough terrain; as well as bending, stooping, carrying field equipment, standing, and walking for extended periods of time. 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. #Entry Level Business Justification: New Position Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 05/10/2026 09:10:57 Req ID: 1008181 Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.