Brown and Caldwell

Technical Editor – Environmental Engineering

Brown and Caldwell

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Portland • Colorado • Idaho • United States

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Salary

💰 $58,000 - $95,000 per year

About the role

  • Reviewing, editing, and proofreading technical documents for accuracy, clarity, and readability.
  • Working with authors or technical experts to to produce high quality deliverables; clarifying ambiguous points and suggesting improvements for readability and comprehension.
  • Verifying and checking for consistency in data, terminology, and the use of symbols and units of measure.
  • Ensuring the use of proper technical terminology and maintaining a consistent style and tone in line with the targeted audience.
  • Collaborating with the technical team to understand product details and requirements.
  • Ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency, and alignment with our style guide.
  • Formatting documents by using company standard templates and styles.
  • Maintaining a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation.
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Proofreading and revising documents to ensure they are error-free.
  • Adhering to and improving documentation standards and guidelines and updating BC style guide per latest trends and best practices.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Editor, Technical Writer, or similar related experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with emphasis on writing, editing and proofreading skills.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand text.
  • Strong time and task management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
  • Collaborative, team-oriented.
  • Detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills, proactive mentality, and ability to follow directions.
  • Ability to be resourceful in researching issues, solving problems, learning new tools/systems, and offering creative solutions.
  • Proficient in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) knowledge of Bluebeam and/or Adobe and proficiency with internet applications.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or demonstrated equivalent.
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • short and long-term disability
  • life insurance
  • employee assistance program
  • paid time off and parental leave
  • paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • performance-based bonus eligibility
  • employee referral bonuses
  • tuition reimbursement
  • pet insurance
  • long-term care insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillstime managementtask managementcollaborationdetail-orientedorganizational skillsproactive mentalityproblem-solvingresourcefulness