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Technical Editor

Technical WriterTechnical WriterOtherRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California + 2 moreAll locations: California, Oregon, Washington

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$40 - $45 / hour

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Provide developmental editing and copyediting for a wide range of technical documents, including environmental reports, compliance reports, and proposals. • Apply sound editorial judgment while adhering to grammar rules and/or client-specific style guidelines. • Identify and address inconsistencies in structure, formatting, and usage. • Ensure correct and consistent use of terminology, acronyms, punctuation, in-text citations, and references. • Ensure consistency and agreement across text, tables, and figures. • Incorporate text revisions, changes in writing approach and/or layout, and standardize text for company voice. • Communicate with technical staff and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and quality of deliverables. • Collaborate with editorial staff to ensure consistent editing practices among editors and across documents. • Edit and format documents in Microsoft Word using tracked changes. • Edit and format data tables and cost estimates in Microsoft Excel. • Compile and optimize PDFs using Adobe Acrobat.

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years of recent editing experience in a technical or professional services environment.
  • Familiarity with environmental science or AEC terminology and document types.
  • A strong command of grammar, punctuation, and editorial judgment.
  • Skilled in clear and professional written and verbal communication.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat and comfort working in SharePoint and document templates.
  • The ability to switch easily between in-house style, the Chicago Manual of Style, and client-specific style guides.
  • The ability to work independently and accept direction on assigned tasks.
  • The ability to work with a team to meet tight or shifting deadlines.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing document directives and deadlines.

Benefits

  • The opportunity to advance your career at a quality-driven, employee-owned consulting firm.
  • Mentorship from seasoned environmental professionals.
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • Flexible work environment within the states where Farallon operates.

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