We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Technical Editor to join our team. As a Technical Editor, you will be responsible for editing and formatting complex technical documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy. You will collaborate with various teams, including management, project leads, and technical experts, to refine documentation and manage the editorial process efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of language, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality work.
Location: Remote
Position Type: Part-time (20 hours per week)
Compensation: $38 - $50/Hr
Key Responsibilities:
- Edit and Proofread: Ensure accuracy, grammatical precision, and consistency in complex technical documents.
- Formatting and Style: Apply industry-standard formatting, ensuring adherence to company style guides.
- Manage Editorial Processes: Oversee document reviews, quality checks, and technical content accuracy.
- Document Design: Create and format essential elements such as tables of contents, lists, and references.
- Content Presentation: Design page layouts that are visually appealing, focusing on clarity, readability, and style.
- File Management: Maintain an organized file management system for version control and document tracking.
- Team Collaboration: Work with internal teams and stakeholders to meet deadlines and resolve queries.
- Compliance: Ensure all documents comply with company and industry standards and regulations.
- Project Support: Assist in resolving formatting issues in reports and communicate clearly with technical teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, or a related discipline.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in editing technical documents, ideally in engineering, planning, or government fields.
Skills & Expertise:
- In-depth knowledge of technical publishing standards and familiarity with style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style).
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proven organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Adobe Pro
- Strong formatting proficiency in MS Word styles (e.g., tables, headers, footers).
- Familiarity with file management and version control systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Adobe Suite (InDesign, FrameMaker) or similar publishing tools a plus but not required.
- Experience creating graphic and text overlays on maps and aerial photographs.
- Experience creating professional looking infographics, flow/process charts, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Experience working with diverse teams of technical staff and project managers.
Key Competencies:
- Attention to Detail: Able to identify and correct even the smallest errors in complex technical documents.
- Collaboration: Works well with different departments, project teams, and clients.
- Time Management: Prioritizes tasks and manages multiple editorial processes simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Independence: Able to work autonomously, taking ownership of tasks and managing workload efficiently.
Our benefits package for Part-Time Employees can include: 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked, 401k Plan with up to 5% company match after 1 year of service. POWTEC offers other benefits that include Employee Referral Bonus, Employee Recognition Program, and Professional Development Assistance.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. POWTEC believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.
POWTEC is passionate on having a diverse workforce and committed to our policy of equal employment opportunity and treating all employees and applicants equally and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, genetics, veteran or marital status, disability status, and all other groups protected by law and promotes diversity in its workforce. POWTEC takes affirmative action to implement programs and maintain practices and policies that eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity.
In compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at 360-377-8600 x208 or email at hr@powtec.com.
