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Terracon is seeking a full-time Architectural Historian/Staff Scientist in our Lubbock, Texas office. The successful candidate will possess a master's degree or above and ideally have five to seven years of experience in cultural resources management.
Terracon is a 100-percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in Environmental, Facilities, Geotechnical, and Engineering Services.
Over its history, Terracon has achieved significant expansion through both internal growth and acquisitions. Terracon currently has more than 6,000 employees and provides services in all 50 states. Terracon's growth is due to dedicated employee owners who are responsive to clients, provide quality services, and take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace. By combining our national resources with specific local area expertise, we consistently overcome obstacles and deliver the results our clients expect.
Terracon's cultural resources management services are part of the Environmental Planning Practice Group and focus on compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) as well as applicable state and local regulations. The architectural historian position involves desktop / literature reviews, field surveys, and consultation with State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs) under Section 106 of the NHPA. The position requires evaluation of historic properties for National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility. This position will also serve as project manager for a variety of projects, such as preservation planning projects, joint Facilities-Architectural history projects, and materials conservation projects.
Understanding of the regulatory framework for architectural evaluation of standing structures is essential. Must meet the Secretary of the Interior's qualifications as a Principal Investigator (PI) for Architectural History. The position requires consultations with federal agencies, state agencies, possibly tribal groups, municipalities, and other stakeholders. The individual will be expected to contribute to business development through preparation of proposals and statements of qualifications, presentations to clients, and active engagement in professional networking activities.
The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team including archaeologists, architectural historians, historians, historic preservationists, preservation planners, conservationists, and engineers and geotechnical professionals. The qualified candidate will have strong technical writing capabilities, must be able to write at a professional level, and present ideas in a well-thought-out and comprehensive manner. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with strong communication and practical experience to excel in a team environment.
Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report safety challenges or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards, budgets and meet deadlines on projects. This includes adherence to Terracon's quality processes and requirements for document quality control reviews.
• Prepare survey reports, resources recording forms, research designs, and other technical documents.
• Oversee field research, data collection, inventory, analysis, and final report production.
• Remain current with agency protocol for conducting federal-level cultural resources work. Be able to determine the level of effort for non-federal work nationally.
• Maintain good working relationships with state and federal agency contacts and clients.
• Develop budgets, proposals, and statements of qualification.
• May oversee work performed by lower level scientists/engineers, technicians, and subconsultants.
• Develop professional relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Other duties as assigned by the Architectural History Divisional Practice Lead.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in architectural hisotry, historick preservation, or closely related field
• Intimately familiar with the cultural history of the region and surrounding areas.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Candidate must provide research examples and writing examples

About Us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
About the Team
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we're at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.