Technical Editor
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AECOM is actively seeking a Technical Editor to join our team in Honolulu. The Technical Editor formats checks acronyms validates references edits and publishes technical reports planning documents and fact sheets for submission to city state and federal agencies and commercial clients. Guides technical documentation projects through the quality control process ensuring on-time delivery to the client. May also manage all technical documentation projects for a specified contract.
Typical duties and responsibilities for the Technical Editor include:
Edit documents by:
- Managing medium-sized projects.
- Complying with client-specific style guidelines and templates.
- Copyediting (i.e. correcting format grammar syntax spelling and style).
- Revising text for logical flow tone voice clarity conciseness completeness and consistency.
- Checking figures for clarity completeness use of symbols and styles and correspondence with text.
- Checking tables for logic of structure accuracy completeness and correspondence with text.
- Correcting any inconsistencies in logic.
- Checking that both internal and client comments have been incorporated or addressed.
- Verifying documents have the required sections based on guidance documents
Format reports by:
- Applying Microsoft Word template styles to text and tables.
- Captioning figures tables appendixes and photographs and inserting cross-references in Microsoft Word.
Verify acronyms and references by:
- Ensuring acronyms are spelled out only on first occurrence and that they are correctly defined in the documents acronym list.
- Verifying that references are correctly cited in text and in the reference list using Zotero (reference management tool). Researching missing references using Zotero or by asking the authoring team to provide the document information.
Publish reports by:
- Compiling the electronic PDF file. This task includes inserting figures 1117 tables and appendixes into the PDF.
- Storing project files systematically based on electronic files storage guidelines.
- Making and binding reports.
- Creating CDs and CD labels.
May define editorial processes and standards by:
- Creating style guides and templates.
- Helping define editorial processes to ensure the highest levels of effectiveness and accuracy.
- Assisting others in following the Companys office writing/editing and document production policies and procedures.
- Formatting Excel tables based on the client-specific style guidelines.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications:
BA/BS None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred Experience:
At least one year of technical editing experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro and/or PDF X-Change Editor
Additional Information :
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
