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Technical Editor II Primary Location US-WA-Seattle ID 2024-2625 Category Administration Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No Additional Location US-WA-Bainbridge Island Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec, a fast-paced and deadline-driven environmental professional services firm, has an exciting opportunity for Technical Editor II in our Seattle or Bainbridge Island, WA office. The position will review documents produced by company engineer and scientist practitioners, identifying and correcting errors related to the use of language in general or editing the text of multiple authors into one coherent document. You will suggest revisions to document organization, content, and layout, as needed, to enhance clarity, persuasiveness, and effectiveness of the text's organization and will edit documents as necessary to address accuracy and completeness and ensure that the document is appropriate for the intended audience. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Organize and/or edit required technical, business, and marketing material using MS Office or other software, following established guidelines with respect to sourcing, grammar, presentation of analytical assessment, and sequencing, in line with the firm's Quality Management Plan; Apply general knowledge of science, engineering concepts, and language to identify if a document is missing material or if an aspect of the document is inappropriate for intended audience; Proofread copy for spelling, grammar, clarity of meaning, and formatting consistency, making appropriate changes or provide appropriate feedback to document originator. Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy; Review documents and recommend revisions or changes in approaches, scope, format, methods of production and dissemination (apply those revisions or changes when appropriate). Maintains standards for documents for branch; Recommend use of layouts, graphics, drawings, tables, exhibits, illustrations, or charts to amplify or clarify document objectives; Periodically review documents to determine whether format or content changes and updates are required. Communicate with subject-matter experts for concurrence as to content changes; Remain current on new developments in technical writing, editing, and publishing, including technological enhancements; and Perform other related duties as assigned. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in technical writing, science or engineering, English, or related field and a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience as an editor in a business setting; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. (required) Experience assisting with preparation and editing of technical documents, reports, publications and presentations. (req