Top 4 Historian Jobs in Harrisburg, Pa

Architectural Historian I
McCormick Taylor, Inc. —Harrisburg, PA
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Scientist
Terracon —Harrisburg, PA
- Office
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Project Geologist
Terracon —Harrisburg, PA
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Project Scientist
Terracon —Harrisburg, PA
- 7 years
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Architectural Historian I

McCormick Taylor, Inc. -
Harrisburg, PA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Mapping using GIS
Bachelor's degree
Historic preservation law in public permitting
GIS software

Full Job Description

Job Description:

Company Overview

McCormick Taylor, Inc. is a full-service professional services consulting firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we’ve focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our company culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance.

Position Summary

McCormick Taylor has an immediate opening for an Architectural Historian I in our Cultural Resources Department. The position will support architectural history and historic preservation projects, including background research, field documentation, historic resource survey forms, and technical report preparation. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, work effectively in a collaborative team environment, and adapt to a hybrid office/remote work setting. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills are required.

Job Requirements:

Responsibilities

Provide support to mid- and senior-level architectural history and cultural resources staff.
Assist with field surveys to document buildings, structures, districts, sites, and objects for evaluation under the National Register of Historic Places criteria.
Conduct archival, background, and property-specific research to support property histories, historic contexts, and technical reports.
Take digital photographs during fieldwork in accordance with project and agency documentation standards.
Prepare or assist with the completion of standardized historic resource survey forms and related documentation.
Assist with the preparation of technical reports, resource evaluations, and supporting materials.
Work effectively as part of a project team and communicate clearly with supervisors and other staff.
Complete assigned tasks within established schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

0–2 years of relevant professional, internship, or academic experience in architectural history, historic preservation, history, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, or a related field.
Basic understanding of historic preservation laws, regulations, and review processes, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Access or other databases is helpful.
Ability to travel for site visits, fieldwork, and project meetings, as needed.
General understanding of GIS and how it is used for mapping project areas, historic resources, and survey data; hands-on GIS experience is helpful but not required.

We value your interest in our organization! At McCormick Taylor, our people are our greatest asset. If you join us, we hope for the opportunity to grow and succeed together. We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no-deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work-life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.

McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.

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