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AECOM Historian in Burlington, New Jersey
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Historian for our Burlington, NJ office. This will be a Hybrid position.
Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
Independently conducting focused online and archival research of moderate scope and complexity as assigned by senior staff
Scheduling, coordinating, and conducting research visits to local and regional archives
Generating research summaries, outlines, timelines, bibliographies, and draft report content under the supervision of senior staff
Maintaining organized research notes and files, both electronic and hardcopy, for use by AECOM cultural resources staff
Consulting with and incorporating the comments of senior staff into work products as directed
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, or related discipline or demonstrated equivalency of experience or education in a related field
Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
Experience with report writing.
Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of experience working with a variety of primary source materials that include historical maps, government documents, and deeds
Strong analytical and research skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience identifying, evaluating, and interpreting primary and secondary source materials
Master’s degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, or a related discipline
Familiarity with state and national cultural resource preservation laws, guidelines, practices, procedures, and products
Must be able to perform basic research online and at physical repositories
Must have basic composition and proofreading skills
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this position.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Occasional (reimbursed) overnight travel required.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $28.00/hour - $35.00/hour.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10122807
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc