MMRP Technical Editor/Writer III

Job Title: MMRP Technical Editor/Writer III
Location: Remote in U.S.

Description/Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

HGL is seeking an experienced Technical Editor/Writer to support the Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) Service Line. This position is responsible for writing support, editing, document production, and controlled deliverable management for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects. The ideal candidate is a meticulous editor with strong technical writing skills who can partner with scientists, geophysicists, and project managers to deliver clear, accurate, client-ready documents on schedule. This is a 32-hour a week, salary exempt position open to remote work in the U.S.

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING 

Technical Editing and Writing Support (Primary Focus)

• Provide hands-on technical editing for complex environmental remediation and military munitions response program documents, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance with HGL and USACE standards.
• Serve as technical writer (lead author), edit and format Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)-related and MMRP-specific deliverables, including (but not limited to):
• Project planning, Project Management Plans (PMP);
• Project Uniform Federal Policy Quality Assurance Project Plans (UFP-QAPPs) and Munitions Response (MR)-QAPPs (Module 1 or Module 2);
• Data Usability Assessments (DUA) and updated or revised conceptual site model (CSM) summaries;
• Remedial Investigation Reports, Feasibility Studies, Proposed Plans, Record of Decisions/Decision Documents, remedial action completion reports, etc.; 
• Field task summaries and technical memoranda;
• Responses to comments preparation;
• Scopes of Work for subcontractors; 
• Proposals for USACE task orders; 
• Meeting materials, slide decks, and meeting minutes; 
• field reports and quality control (QC) documentation; and
• technical memoranda and data deliverables.
• Support subject matter expert developed content, by reviewing to ensure compliance with required USACE guidance and any applicable UFP-QAPPs or work plans. Coordinate revisions with subject matter experts to improve document readability by revising structure, flow, and technical phrasing while preserving author intent.
• Support writing teams to verify that tables, figures, references, acronyms and abbreviations, units, and citations are correct and consistent throughout.
• Serve in the role of independent technical reviewer of content written by other HGL authors, as well as serve in the quality control reviewer role of content developed by other HGL authors. Ensure content reviewed is compliant with HGL standard operating procedure (SOPs), quality system requirements, and project specific requirements. 
• Serve as a reviewer for field work activities and pre-mobilization planning to troubleshoot and train field teams in common MMRP field tasks.

Document Coordination and Quality Control

• Manage the editorial process across draft development, subject matter expert reviews, draft final development, applicable responses to comments and final deliverable production. Coordinate deliverable production with the technical service group departments such as word processing and PDF assembly teams.
• Track versions and comments, consolidate redlines, and ensure resolution of internal and client review feedback.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Geophysicists, Geologists, Geographic Information System specialists, and other technical staff to keep deliverables moving through the required HGL Review of Project Deliverables standard operating procedure workflow.

Document Control and Delivery

• Prepare final, controlled deliverables for submittal to USACE, ensuring correctness of format and completeness of required components.
• Maintain organized document records within SharePoint or other document management systems.
• Support archiving, retrieval, and lifecycle tracking of project deliverables.

Minimum Requirements 

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL 

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, or related field. 
• 6+ years of technical editing/technical writing experience, preferably supporting environmental, remediation, engineering, or federal projects. A science background is a plus.
• Expert-level command of grammar, punctuation, and technical style; able to edit highly technical content with precision.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (styles, templates, formatting, etc.) and strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliverables simultaneously.
• Experience working in collaborative review environments (comment matrices, redlines, formal quality assurance/quality control cycles).

Desired Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required

• Prior experience supporting USACE or other federal clients, especially under CERCLA, MMRP, or similar remediation programs.
• Familiarity with environmental project documentation and regulatory/federal deliverable structures.
• SharePoint document library experience.

 Physical & Environmental Requirements

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIRMENTS

• Prolonged sitting up to 70% of the time
• Repetitive hand motions (typing, computer use)
• Viewing computer screen for extended periods
• Reading and interpreting technical documents or regulations
• Managing competing deadlines and shifting priorities

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Details

Work Schedule: HGL office work is dictated by a 5-day work week. Must be able to work 32-35 hours per week, Central Time Zone regular business hours.

Office Type: Remote

Travel: No overnight travel expected.

A favorable pre-hire drug test is required.

All positions are subject to a pre-hire education and driving record verification.

This specific role supports a U.S. Federal government contract(s) which require(s) employees engaged on this contract to be U.S. citizens.

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

At HGL, we share a drive and vision to restore natural resources and provide ongoing stewardship of our environment to benefit present and future generations. We believe that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.

HGL - WHO WE ARE 

The exceptional quality of our people is key to our strength. We value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. By cultivating a culture of innovation, we’re able to adapt and augment our services to solve complex environmental and natural resources challenges. 

Projects at HGL primarily span the United States and its territories, tackling problems associated with emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, and military munitions, along with chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil. 

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high-profile projects, but small enough to develop personal working environments with our talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. Achieve your career goals and help HGL achieve its mission of restoring the environment to beneficial use for our clients and communities. 

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186.

EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.

A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $79,152.00 - $118,728.00. This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

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