June 3, 2026

Mid-Career Architectural Historian

Jacobs Milwaukee, Wisconsin

At Jacobs, you’ll work for a company that strives to provide opportunities for employees to learn, grow, and thrive. Master’s degree in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, Public History, Architecture, or a related field Minimum 6 years of professional experience in historic preservation or a related field Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams Proficient reading architecture and engineering plans Oral and written English communication skills Excellent technical writing skillsMust be willing and able to travel, as needed, approximately 15 percent of time.Expertise with every step of the Section 106 process, including but not limited toDelineating an Area of Potential Effect Identifying potential consulting partiesInitiating consultation with project stakeholders Literature reviews Historical contexts Organizing and conducting field surveys NHRP eligibility determinations, including identifying character-defining features and periods of significanceEffects assessments Developing and implementing agreement documents Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscape Study documentationRecord of delivering project on time and on budgetExperience working in the consulting environment, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clientsWorking knowledge of GIS and basic understanding of cultural resources mapping and data collection, such as ArcGIS Field Maps and ArcGIS OnlineExperience preparing proposals, providing technical reviews of deliverables, and mentoring junior staffExperience applying the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties as well as Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Program CommentsExperience preparing reporting for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and working knowledge of the Architecture/History Survey Manual and Facilities Development Manual. Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. The base salary range for this position is $66,300.00 to $103,575.00.

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