Part-time Technical Editor

WSP • San Diego, CA

7h

About The Position

WSP seeks a part-time Technical Editor for our California Environmental Federal team, with a primary office location being in San Diego. The successful candidate will provide editorial services for technical reports and other technical-based deliverables for environmental compliance and restoration focused work. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives and mission-driven professional services projects that are embracing new and emerging technology. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Your Impact Provide editorial support to technical/engineering/environmental/professional services for a large variety of technical deliverables, primarily for environmental focused work Edit and proof technical documentation and produce final documents. Ensure that outgoing documents have correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistent project terminology, correctly cited references, and clear, concise language. Adhere to quality control plans for document deliverables. Work with a variety of project teams to determine the best approach for specific projects and schedules. Adhere to schedules and budgets and meet tight deadlines. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications Arts, Graphic Arts or related field of study
• 3-5 years industry experience with technical/engineering/environmental/professional services
• Proficient in MS Office software (especially MS Word and the use of styles/templates)
• Knowledgeable in Associated Press Stylebook, Chicago Manual of Style, and other industry recognized guidelines
• Ability to read/understand highly technical documents and the English language
• Experience with the document production process from initial design to final print (for electronic and print media)-and publication principles and concepts
• Able to exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in SharePoint
• Proficiency in creating client-specific style guides
• Ability to communicate and establish successful working relationships with a wide variety of individuals at all organizational levels

Responsibilities

• Provide editorial support to technical/engineering/environmental/professional services for a large variety of technical deliverables, primarily for environmental focused work
• Edit and proof technical documentation and produce final documents.
• Ensure that outgoing documents have correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistent project terminology, correctly cited references, and clear, concise language.
• Adhere to quality control plans for document deliverables.
• Work with a variety of project teams to determine the best approach for specific projects and schedules.
• Adhere to schedules and budgets and meet tight deadlines.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level