Technical Editor II
About The Position
This role serves as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes deliverables, involving the editing of technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical documents. The position requires transforming raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents that meet stringent agency requirements, including reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance. The Technical Editor II will ensure complex schematics and data tables integrate seamlessly with narrative text for technical review and public transparency. This role involves close collaboration with engineers and developers to distill complex technical concepts into clear communications and requires the ability to work independently, managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field.
- 3-10 years of experience in technical writing or documentation.
- Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual.
- Requires USDOT badge and favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI, low risk / non-sensitive).
- E-Verify required.
Nice To Haves
- Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation.
Responsibilities
- Act as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes deliverables, editing technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical documents.
- Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents meeting stringent agency requirements, including reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance.
- Ensure complex schematics and data tables integrate seamlessly with narrative text for technical review and public transparency.
- Work closely with engineers and developers to distill complex technical concepts into clear communications.
- Work independently, managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
