Technical Editor

Overview

Support environmental investigation, remediation, and restoration programs by editing, formatting, and quality-controlling complex technical documents for government clients.

What you'll do

• Review technical documents for grammar, clarity, consistency, organization, and terminology.
• Check consistency across text, tables, figures, appendices, references, acronyms, units, and supporting data.
• Perform document-level QA/QC to identify missing, conflicting, or incorrect information and formatting issues.
• Apply client and project style guides, templates, formatting standards, and document-control requirements.
• Coordinate with technical personnel to incorporate figures and supporting materials.
• Compile and deliver electronic documents according to project and client requirements.
• Manage multiple documents and priorities while meeting schedules and deadlines.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in English, technical communication, communication, journalism, or a related discipline.
• Strong command of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and professional writing conventions.
• Ability to edit complex technical material without changing its technical meaning.
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office.
• Working proficiency with Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality control.
• Ability to work with technical professionals and communicate editorial recommendations clearly.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with complex, multi-author technical reports.
• Experience with SharePoint or electronic document management systems.
• Environmental, regulatory, or advanced Microsoft Word experience.

Details

• Remote/teleworker position in the United States.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
• Must pass a Public Trust background investigation.
• Pay range: $45,500–$82,250 per year.