Technical Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Review, edit, format, and conduct quality control on intricate technical documents and deliverables.

• Assess grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, readability, consistency, organization, and technical terminology while maintaining technical intent and accuracy.

• Execute quality reviews across narrative text, tables, figures, appendices, references, acronyms, terminology, units of measure, numbering, and supporting data.

• Conduct document-level QA/QC to detect inconsistencies, missing or conflicting information, formatting issues, and other potential errors prior to client submission.

• Implement client and project style guides, templates, formatting standards, and document control requirements.

• Collaborate with technical personnel to integrate figures and supporting materials into final deliverables.

• Assist in electronic document production, compilation, and delivery.

• Manage multiple documents and priorities while adhering to project schedules and submission deadlines.

• Work alongside environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, project managers, technical specialists, and other project personnel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, technical communication, communication, journalism, or a related field.

• Strong command of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and professional writing standards.

• Ability to edit intricate technical materials for clarity and consistency without changing the technical meaning.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, including features such as track changes, search capabilities, tables, cross-references, and document navigation.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a systematic, repeatable approach to quality control.

• Capability to manage multiple assignments, contributors, review cycles, and deadlines.

• Effective collaboration with technical professionals and the ability to communicate editorial recommendations diplomatically and clearly.

• Eagerness to learn and consistently implement established project procedures and document control practices.

• Ability to fulfill applicable government client and site access requirements.

• Must successfully pass a Public Trust background investigation.

• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is mandatory.

• Preferred: Master’s degree in English, technical communication, communication, journalism, or a related field.

• Preferred: Experience with extensive, complex technical reports.

• Preferred: Familiarity with SharePoint or other electronic document management and collaboration systems.

• Preferred: Knowledge of environmental investigation and remediation terminology and regulatory programs such as RCRA, CERCLA, or NEPA.

• Preferred: Advanced skills in Microsoft Word.

• Preferred: Academic coursework, internship, practicum, or student publication experience related to environmental, scientific, or engineering subjects.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Supportive work environment that values collaboration and innovation.