Technical Writer/ Editor

Parsons Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Tech Writer/Editor to support Project Managers on various construction projects. This role involves performing fundamental writing and editing tasks for proposals, presentations, reports, technical papers, newsletters, websites, multimedia resources, and marketing collateral. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and technical skills, be familiar with required formats and standards, and thrive in flexible, team-oriented environments with excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Requirements

Associate's or equivalent degree in Business Administration, English/Journalism or related field (or equivalent)
2+ years of related work experience, including proofreading and editing technical engineering publications, specifications, and proposals from rough draft through printready.
Good written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated proficiency in keyboard skills and a working knowledge of MS Windows and related software including Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe InDesign.
Accuracy, attention to detail, consistency, and clarity in conformance with required formats and standards.

Nice To Haves

Some familiarity with production scheduling and related processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

Proofreads and performs routine editorial functions, including formatting and stylesheet verification, copy editing, and some production planning.
Ensures compliance of all assigned documents with their required presentation, correct use of paragraph headings and numbering, referencing of illustrative and tabular matter, and applicable bibliographic styles.
Ensures consistency in application of technical abbreviations and acronyms, figure and table callouts and captions, and handling of boilerplate materials.
Compiles and verifies tables of content, lists of figures and tables, references, and printer’s dummy.
Conducts research in the preparation of copywriting assignments and verification of acronyms, terms, etc.
Assists in the development of drafts and revisions for marketing collateral, Web sites, scripts, white papers, and other internal and external promotional and informational content.
Works directly with senior technical editors or authors/requestors to review copy, illustrations, and other materials submitted for inclusion in assigned documents.
Recommends improvements for accuracy of expression, project or company style, clarity, consistency, and grammatical construction.
May recast text subject to review by the author/requestor.
Assists in coordinating specific document production schedules by working with other technical writer/editors, authors/requesters, and required technical publications resources.
Reviews and verifies materials after reproduction to ensure conformance to the printer’s dummy.
Serves as part of a functional team or works independently to complete assignments according to scheduled deadlines.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position, as appropriate.