Technical Editor
Core
Lead editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation, reports, and publications for transportation infrastructure clients, transforming complex engineering data into clear, authoritative content.
Role type
Senior Technical Editor (Editorial Leadership)
Builds
Technical reports, manuals, publications, and web-based products for transportation practitioners and agency stakeholders
Domain
Transportation infrastructure / Government publishing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (technical publications)
Required skills
Substantive editing, technical editing, proofreading, copy editing, project management, staff supervision, GPO Style Manual expertise, reference checking, fact checking, copyright compliance, document lifecycle management, accessibility compliance (Section 508), Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Federal government agency editing experience, transportation industry knowledge, engineering/scientific documentation editing, Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, web publishing, collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet)
Technologies
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Basecamp, Trello
Responsibilities
Lead editorial process for complex technical documents; perform substantive and technical editing; transform raw data and engineering terminology into clear content; verify technical accuracy with subject matter experts; ensure compliance with style guides and accessibility standards; mentor junior staff; manage full document lifecycle from outline to publication; coordinate multiple authors and stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities