Technical Writer

Job Description:
Parsons is now hiring a Tech Writer/Editor with a desire to work in a
support role alongside the Project Manager on various construction projects
that enhance the fabric of our community. In this role you will: perform
fundamental writing and editing tasks required in the preparation of
proposals, presentations, reports, technical papers, newsletters, web sites,
multimedia resources, marketing collateral, and other materials, as required.
Our writers must exercise good interpersonal and technical skills while
becoming familiar with required formats and standards. Parsons extensive
experience in this field, combined with your experience will propel your
career and leadership opportunities forward. We need our Tech Writers to be
versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environments
that have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with engineering teams to understand complex technical information and translate it into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
* Create, edit, and maintain technical documents, including user manuals, installation guides, and technical specifications.
* Ensure that all documentation adheres to company standards and guidelines, and is consistent in tone, format, and style.
* Conduct audits and validate documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
* Translate technical documentation from Arabic to English and vice versa, ensuring that the translated content is accurate and easy to understand.
* Review and edit existing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
* Communicate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to obtain the necessary information for creating and updating technical documents.
* Proofreads and performs routine editorial functions, including formatting and stylesheet verification, copy editing, and some production planning.
* Ensures compliance of all assigned documents with their required presentation, correct use of paragraph headings and numbering, referencing of illustrative and tabular matter, and applicable bibliographic styles.
* Ensures consistency in application of technical abbreviations and acronyms, figure and table callouts and captions, and handling of boilerplate materials.
* Compiles and verifies tables of content, lists of figures and tables, references, and printer's dummy.
* Marks copy to provide word processors and graphic designers with clear, legible instructions relating to spacing, indentation, and changes or corrections.
* Conducts research in the preparation of copywriting assignments and verification of acronyms, terms, etc.
* Assists in the development of drafts and revisions for marketing collateral, Web sites, scripts, white papers, and other internal and external promotional and informational content.
* Works directly with senior technical editors or authors/requestors to review copy, illustrations, and other materials submitted for inclusion in assigned documents.
* Recommends improvements for accuracy of expression, project or company style, clarity, consistency, and grammatical construction.
* May recast text subject to review by the author/requestor.
* Assists in coordinating specific document production schedules by working with other technical writer/editors, authors/requesters, and required technical publications resources.
* Reviews and verifies materials after reproduction to ensure conformance to the printer's dummy.
* Serves as part of a functional team or works independently to complete assignments according to scheduled deadlines.
* Performs other responsibilities associated with this position, as appropriate.
Qualifications:
* Associate's or equivalent degree in Business Administration, English/Journalism or bachelor's degree in a technical engineering field or a related field.
* ‎10+ years of related work experience, including proofreading and editing technical engineering publications, specifications, and proposals from rough draft through print ready.
* Proven experience as a technical writer with a focus on translation, engineering, auditing, and document validation.
* Experience with auditing and document validation, as well as knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
* Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
* Good written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated proficiency in keyboard skills and a working knowledge of MS Windows and related software including Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe InDesign.
* Accuracy, attention to detail, consistency, and clarity in conformance with required formats and standards.
* Some familiarity with production scheduling and related processes is preferred.
* Proficiency in Arabic and English languages.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the
workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.