Architectural Historian – Mid/Senior Level

Barr Engineering Co.

Architectural Historian managing cultural resource management projects focusing on the Midwest and Southwest. Overseeing project tasks, budgets, and staff development while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Barr is seeking a full-time architectural historian to join and cultivate our growing cultural resource management practice.
Oversee architectural history-related projects from inception to completion, including budget and task management.
complete thorough background research and prepare historic contexts as necessary for both the Midwest and Four Corners regions.
conduct and support built environment field studies.
utilize data from field studies to inventory and perform contextual analysis of aboveground resources.
prepare recommendations of eligibility and reports in alignment with National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) standards.
assist with permit applications and other technical writing, such as NEPA documentation.
support the growth and development of team members.
build and sustain strong relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and internal teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

master’s degree from an accredited college or university in architectural history, historic preservation, public history, history, or a related field.
minimum 8 years of experience as an architectural historian.
Demonstrated experience with NEPA, Section 106, and other local, state, and federal regulations regarding cultural resources.
Experience working through all steps of the Section 106 review process (initiate, identify, assess effects, and resolve adverse effects).
Superior writing, editing, and communication skills.
ability to obtain required permits to perform architectural surveys on federal, state, tribal, local, and public land in the Four Corners or Midwest.
experience using MS Office suite (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) and cultural resource databases.
possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

architectural historyhistoric preservationpublic historyNEPASection 106cultural resource managementcontextual analysistechnical writingeligibility recommendationsfield studies

Soft Skills

budget managementtask managementwriting skillsediting skillscommunication skillsteam developmentrelationship building

Certifications

master’s degree