Technical Editor
The Technical Editor supports environmental investigation and remediation projects by reviewing, editing, and ensuring the quality and consistency of complex technical documents. This role requires close collaboration with technical experts to produce clear, accurate, and compliant deliverables that meet client and regulatory standards. The position demands strong attention to detail, proficiency in document management tools, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under project deadlines.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Technical Editor to support environmental investigation, remediation, and restoration programs. You will edit and quality-check technical deliverables prepared by scientists, engineers, geologists, and project managers to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with client, regulatory, contractual, and company standards.
- Review documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, readability, organization, and proper technical terminology while preserving technical accuracy.
- Perform QA/QC across narrative text, tables, figures, appendices, references, acronyms, units of measure, and figure/table numbering.
- Identify and resolve inconsistencies, missing information, and formatting issues before client submission.
- Apply editorial judgment using project style guides, templates, and document control procedures.
- Coordinate with technical staff to ensure figures and supporting materials are correctly incorporated.
- Support electronic document production, compilation, and delivery per project requirements.
- Manage multiple deliverables and deadlines across review cycles.
Qualifications
Basic requirements — candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
- Strong command of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and professional writing conventions.
- Ability to edit complex technical material for clarity and consistency without changing technical meaning; willingness to grow through structured on-the-job training.
- Working proficiency with Microsoft Word (track changes, cross-references, tables, document navigation) and Microsoft Office; working familiarity with Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong attention to detail and a repeatable approach to quality control.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, contributors, and deadlines.
- Professional communication skills; ability to give editorial recommendations diplomatically.
- Consistently follow project procedures and document control practices.
- Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation. Due to contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required.
Interview note: Candidates should be aware that, if an offer is extended, a photograph for identification purposes may be taken and that during interviews you may be required to keep your camera on.
Preferred / Helpful Skills
- Familiarity with technical or environmental reports, regulatory formats, and scientific terminology.
- Experience with document templates and automated formatting tools.
- Previous work supporting government contracts or regulated projects.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range (provided by Confidential Client): $45,500 — $82,250 per year.
- Estimated market salary (for reference): approximately $91k per year (varies by role/level).
- Benefits may include competitive compensation, health & wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement plans. Specific benefits are determined by the hiring organization and role.
Location & Work Arrangement
- Authoritative job location: Reston, VA (work location listed as Reston, Virginia).
- Remote / Telecommute: This role is telecommute-eligible; applicant location requirement: United States.
- Must meet government contract requirements and be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation.
Why Apply via Careertakes
- Third-party recruiting support and access to additional matched opportunities.
- Confidential Client is seeking candidates who are detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to high-quality technical deliverables.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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