Translator (Saudi National)

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Job Description:
Ready to put your writing and editing skills to work on complex, urban
construction projects? Parsons is now hiring a Senior Technical Writer with a
desire to work in a support role alongside the Project Manager on various
writing projects that enhance the fabric of our community.

In this role you will: perform difficult and/or complex writing and editing
tasks required in the preparation of proposals, presentations, reports,
technical papers, newsletters, web sites, multimedia resources, marketing
collateral, and other materials. Tech Writers at this level ensure that
completed documents conform to required formats, standards, and style
guidelines, and provide original writing as needed. You may be required to
interface with a variety of authors/requestors, both internal and external.
Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your experience will
propel your career and leadership opportunities forward. We need our Writers
to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team oriented
environments that have exceptional communication, analytical and
organizational skills.

Responsibilities:
Proofreads and performs difficult and/or complex writing and editorial
functions, including formatting and stylesheet verification, copy editing,
rewriting, revising, writing, proofreading, and 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 co
rrections.
Conducts research in the preparation of copywriting assignments and
verification of acronyms, terms, etc.
Works directly with 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.
Recasts or writes new portions of text subject to the review and approval of
the requestor.
Ensures, when applicable, that text references are consistent and comply with
client requirements.
Coordinates both the scheduling and production of deliverables by working with
lead technical writers/editors, authors/requestors, and required technical
publications resources.
May also interface with various personnel assigned to a specific project or
client effort as required.
Reviews and verifies materials after reproduction to ensure conformance to the
printer's dummy.
Serves as part of a functional tea m and can work independently to complete
assignments according to scheduled deadlines.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, English/journalism, or related
field (or equivalent)
‎5+ years of related work experience, including at least ‎3 years experience
proofreading and editing all facets of technical engineering publications,
specifications, and proposals from rough draft through print ready.
Strong written and oral communication, organizational, research, and
interpersonal skills are required.
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.
Incumbent should also possess a working knowledge of production scheduling and
related processes.