What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist II-Architectural Historian position at AtkinsRéalis?
Why join us?
AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.
We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.
By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next.
Let’s build the future—together.
We are seeking a Scientist II-Architectural Historian to join our Atlanta, GA office, to join our growing Cultural Resources group in Atlanta, Georgia. The selected candidate for this position will apply their historic preservation knowledge and experience toward the assessment of infrastructure projects and will be responsible for the preparation of environmental documents in compliance with a variety of local, state, and national historic preservation laws.
About Us
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.
How will you contribute to the team?
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Note To Staffing And Direct Hire Agencies
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.
We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.
By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next.
Let’s build the future—together.
We are seeking a Scientist II-Architectural Historian to join our Atlanta, GA office, to join our growing Cultural Resources group in Atlanta, Georgia. The selected candidate for this position will apply their historic preservation knowledge and experience toward the assessment of infrastructure projects and will be responsible for the preparation of environmental documents in compliance with a variety of local, state, and national historic preservation laws.
About Us
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Lead and conduct historic resource field surveys.
- Conduct background research on historic resources using a variety of primary and secondary sources.
- Evaluate historic resources for significance in accordance with local, state, and national historic preservation laws, as well as and other relevant environmental laws.
- Assess effects to historic resources, including working with engineering professionals and the overall project team to avoid or minimize impacts in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Prepare technical reports for distribution to state and federal agencies, including creating project and resource maps in ArcGIS.
- Maintain internal and external delivery schedules for all assigned projects, prioritized by project baseline schedule dates.
- Provide project status updates at meetings and serve as the point of contact for any historic resource questions on assigned projects.
- Must be prepared to spend some time in the field and travel to project sites, with some overnight visits required. Projects will generally be in Georgia but could also be outside of the state, as needed
- At a minimum, must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for History or Architectural History, including a degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field.
- 3-5 years of full-time professional Architectural Historian experience, including conducting historic resource surveys and background research, plus demonstrated ability to carry projects to completion.
- Familiarity with Georgia Department of Transportation processes is required.
- General understanding of the following industries: transportation, infrastructure, state and local governments, and/or regulatory/compliance.
- Basic level of experience with ArcGIS is desired; intermediate to advanced experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with reading transportation engineering plans is required.
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Attention to detail is a must.
- Position may require use of company vehicle. Applicant must have valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company policy
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Note To Staffing And Direct Hire Agencies
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
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