Translator

Job Description:
Parsons is now seeking a Translator to support our portfolio of projects.
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 corrections.
* 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)
* ‎8+ 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.
* Saudi Nationals only.
* Experience in construction field is a must
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.