Technical Editor, Mid-Level - M0007

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig • Denver, CO

432d • $58,240 - $79,040 • Remote

About The Position

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking a mid-level Technical Editor to join their Marketing and Creative Communications team. This role involves reviewing, editing, formatting, and enhancing technical documents to ensure high-quality deliverables. The Technical Editor will collaborate with project managers, engineers, planners, and scientists to produce various technical documents while maintaining compliance with industry standards and company guidelines. This is a hybrid position based in Denver, CO, allowing for remote work two days a week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communications, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical editing, preferably within the engineering industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
• Understanding of technical terminology and the ability to interpret and summarize engineering documents.
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience in print design and layout is helpful.
• Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG compliance.
• Familiarity with style guides such as the Chicago Manual of Style, AP, or similar.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Common Look tools helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive editorial reviews of technical documents and marketing materials for correctness, organization, clarity, voice, verb tense, consistency, grammar, and conformity with style guidelines.
• Format technical documents, including figures, tables, cross-references, appendices, and tables of contents.
• Apply plain language principles to ensure materials are easy to read and understand.
• Create Section 508 compliant documents and review documents for compliance.
• Ensure consistency in terminology, style, and format across all project-related documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
• Maintain and update document templates, style guides, and reference materials.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks to meet client deadlines and expectations for quality and accuracy.

Benefits

• Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance with significant employer contributions.
• Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs.
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary Profit Sharing.
• Adoption Assistance program.
• Flexible schedules and options for remote work.
• Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
• Support for employee participation in professional and technical societies.
• Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.
• Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree