Editor

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Pullman, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As an Editor at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., you will help ensure that high-quality materials, such as proposals, manuals, project reports, presentations, and technical papers, are produced for both internal and external customers.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years relevant experience editing/proofreading/producing technical documentation
Strong proofreading, writing, grammar, and communications skills
Strong understanding of MS Office software
The ability to work under pressure and recognize the criticality of meeting stringent deadlines
The ability to collaborate to produce high-quality, technically accurate material
The ability to learn and communicate technical/scientific information
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Nice To Haves

B.S./B.A. in English or technical communication or a related area
Experience with desktop publishing software
Experience with technical drawing software (e.g., MS Visio)
Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and the Gregg Reference Manual
Experience editing complex technical documentation

Responsibilities

Proofread, edit, and format presentations, documents, manuals, guides, proposals, and/or other published material.
Develop and maintain a high skill level in editing, proofreading, and producing technical documentation.
Collaborate with authors, reviewers, and others to edit deliverables, plan projects, and meet deadlines.