Technical Writer – Editor
United States
Full Time
2 weeks ago
$65,000 - $85,000 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
Project Management
About this role
Role Overview
- Review and edit 19 chapters and 49 appendices on a rolling basis
- Conduct thorough checks for grammar, clarity, and overall readability while adhering to the DSG Style Guide
- Ensure all MS Word and final PDF documents meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards and ADA Title II accessibility requirements
- Apply consistent formatting, hyperlinking, and bookmarking within individual PDF chapters
- Perform a full review of the document set to ensure accurate numbering, cross-referencing, and functional linking across all chapters and appendices
- Assist in the creation or editing of new illustrations and exhibits as needed
- Develop and maintain a high-level Project Management Plan, including schedules, quality maintenance methods, and issue logs
Requirements
- Advanced expertise in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
- Familiar with technical writing for engineering data and formulas
- Proven experience editing multi-chapter technical documents exceeding 500 pages
- Demonstrated ability to produce documents compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA or higher
- Ability to work effectively with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development