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 🔗Preservation Architect

  • Full Time
  • Atlanta, GA
  • $75,000 - $95,000/- USD / Year
  • January 29, 2027
  • Department: Historic Preservation Practice Area
  • Job Summary: LAS is seeking to expand our Historic Preservation Practice Area with a Preservation Architect. The role would include fieldwork, conducting condition assessments, preparing graphics, presentations and construction documents.
  • Job Qualifications:

    Minimum Requirements:

    ·        Professional (NAAB Accredited) Degree in Architecture.

    ·        Interest in historic preservation and building reuse of all kinds.

    ·        At least 5-8 years of experience in an architectural office environment.

    ·        Registration as an Architect or evidence of near completion of the process.

    ·        Experience with historic preservation projects.  A Historic Preservation degree is not required but would be beneficial.

    ·        Working knowledge of historic preservation and the US Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation is preferred but not required.

    ·        Strong Revit and production skills.

    ·        Graphic communication skills to support a variety of presentation media:  presentation drawings, marketing materials, feasibility studies, etc.  Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign skills.

    ·        Skilled in research, analytical thinking, modeling and materials analysis to support the historic preservation design process.

    ·        Self-motivated individual able to work well in a collaborative office environment.

    ·        Good computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel).

  • How to Apply:

    See link below to fill out an online application form:
    https://www.lordaecksargent.com/about/careers/

  • Job benefits: Personal Benefits Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Coverage Dependent/Child Care Spending Accounts Medical Spending Accounts 401(k) w/Company Match Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Paid Maternity/Paid Paternity Leave Life Insurance (Employee and Family) Nine (9) Holidays Paid Personal Leave Hybrid Work Schedule Professional Benefits Internal and External Continuing Education Opportunities Professional Memberships Reimbursement Building Product Lunches Project Site Tours Company Wide Social Gatherings.
  • Application URL: https://www.lordaecksargent.com/about/careers/
  • Application Address: 1175 Peachtree St NE Suite #2400 Atlanta, Georgia 30361
  • Atlanta, GA, USA

Website Lord Aeck Sargent Planning and Design

Lord Aeck Sargent (LAS) is an architecture and design firm with a history of creating environments people want to use and preserve. We thrive in the midst of complex projects that require depth of experience and cross-discipline collaboration. For 70 years responsive design has been our guiding philosophy. LAS has a specialty practice in Historic Preservation.

LAS is seeking to fill a Project Architect role with a specialty or concentration in Historic Preservation projects.  The role would include the following:

  • Historic Research on buildings.
  • Writing narratives or creating graphics for preservation planning documents.
  • Condition Assessments/Fieldwork.
  • Revit production of construction documents for primarily rehabilitation projects.
  • Assisting in the preparation of presentations and proposals including graphics  and renderings.
  • Construction Administration Services during construction.

LAS has a strong mentorship culture and will create opportunities to orient new hires to how we as a firm perform these tasks.

Our client portfolio includes federal, state and municipal entities as well as private clients and non-profits.  The work ranges from the rehabilitation of historic campus buildings, theaters, fortifications and historic house museums.  LAS offers both planning and design services.

Benefits

All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.

Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.

The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.

The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.

Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.

How to Apply

You may review NCPE's internship opportunities anytime without registering. Use the search function to find listings by location, keyword, or area of interest/category. Once you identify one or more positions of interest, there is a 3-step application process.

Step 1: Click on the Apply for Job button, then select Universal Application. Click on Register to create a User Account, which requires a username and email. A link will be sent to you from manager@preservenet.org to create a password. We suggest that you add this email to your safe senders list so you don't miss receiving this important link. You will be instructed to Log In to Preservenet using your username or email and password, which will take you back to the Universal Application.

Step 2: The Universal Application is required to apply for all NCPE internships. You fill out this form only once. In addition to contact information, educational status, work history, and experience, it requires two attachments: (1) the 2 most recent years of academic transcripts. These may be unofficial transcripts if official versions are unavailable. A PDF is preferred, labeled Your Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages are preferred. A PDF is preferred but jpg, png, doc, or docx file types are accepted. Label Your Last Name_Your First Name_Resume. This form may be saved as a draft and completed later. Use the link provided to return to the form.

Step 3: Once you submit the Universal Application, you may browse and apply for NCPE internships using the link provided. Complete the application process by clicking on the Apply for job button found at each internship listing and upload the required Essay. Use the essay to explain why you are applying for an internship, including how your interest areas will benefit the National Park Service (NPS) and how the internship will further your studies and career goals. Be as specific as possible; there is a 400-word maximum length. Submit the essay to finish the application for that position. You may apply for a maximum of 6 internships during an application round; there is no limit at other times of the year. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!



Logging in with a Registered User Account and completing the Universal Application is required to apply for NCPE Internships. Please visit the Universal Application page to register for an account and complete the form. After logging in and completing the form, refreshing this listing will display the Job Application to apply online.