Translator - Technical Documents

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a skilled Translator for technical documents in Dubai. The role involves translating, proofreading, and editing engineering and project-related materials from Arabic to English and back, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

With at least 5 years of experience, candidates should possess a degree in Linguistics or a related field. This position offers significant exposure to complex engineering projects and stable career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related work experience in translation and technical documentation.
• At least 3 years of experience proofreading and editing technical publications.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical documents from Arabic to English and vice versa.
• Proofread and edit written materials for accuracy and clarity.
• Coordinate document schedules and production with teams.

Skills

Arabic to English translation

English to Arabic translation

Technical translation

Engineering document editing

Construction document proofreading

Copy editing

Rewriting and revising

Technical publications

Proposal editing

Document formatting

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe InDesign

Technical terminology research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

MS Windows

Job description

Translator – Technical Documents

Job SnapshotLocation: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIndustry: Translation and LocalizationFunction: Translation-InterpretationExperience: Minimum 5 yearsJob Type: Full-time

Parsons Corporation is seeking an Arabic‑speaking translator to manage complex technical documents, ensuring language accuracy, formatting consistency, and high‑quality deliverables from draft through print‑ready submission.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate technical, engineering, construction, proposal, and project‑related documents from Arabic to English and English to Arabic.
• Proofread and edit complex written materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, grammar quality, terminology consistency, and professional presentation.
• Perform copy editing, rewriting, revising, formatting checks, stylesheet verification, proofreading, and document production support.
• Review assigned documents for correct paragraph headings, numbering, references, tables, figures, captions, and bibliographic style requirements.
• Ensure consistency in technical abbreviations, acronyms, figure callouts, table callouts, captions, and standard document text.
• Compile and verify tables of contents, lists of figures, lists of tables, references, and printer‑ready document layouts.
• Mark copy clearly for word processors and graphic designers, including instructions for spacing, indentation, corrections, and formatting updates.
• Conduct research to verify technical terms, acronyms, engineering terminology, and project‑specific language.
• Rewrite or develop new sections of text when required, subject to review and approval by the requestor.
• Check that text references are consistent and aligned with client requirements, technical standards, and project expectations.
• Coordinate document schedules and production requirements with lead technical writers, editors, authors, requestors, and technical publication resources.
• Interface with project teams, client‑facing personnel, and technical staff to clarify document requirements and support timely delivery.
• Review reproduced materials after production to confirm alignment with the printer’s dummy and approved document format.
• Work independently and as part of a functional team to complete translation, editing, and publishing assignments within deadlines.
• Perform other translation, editing, proofreading, and technical documentation duties as required.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Must be an Arabic speaker.
• Ability to translate professionally from Arabic to English and English to Arabic.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience proofreading and editing technical engineering publications, specifications, and proposals from rough draft to print‑ready stage.
• Experience in the construction field is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Good organizational, research, interpersonal, and coordination skills.
• Strong proofreading ability with close attention to grammar, formatting, terminology, and document consistency.
• Demonstrated keyboard proficiency and good working knowledge of MS Windows and related software.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe InDesign.
• Ability to work independently, meet scheduled deadlines, and support multiple document production tasks.
• Ability to interact effectively with technical teams, project personnel, writers, editors, and document production staff.

Skills Set

• Arabic to English translation
• English to Arabic translation
• Technical translation
• Engineering document editing
• Construction document proofreading
• Copy editing
• Rewriting and revising
• Technical publications
• Proposal editing
• Specification proofreading
• Document formatting
• Stylesheet verification
• Technical terminology research
• Acronym verification
• Table of contents preparation
• Figure and table references
• Printer‑ready document review
• Microsoft Word
• Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe InDesign
• MS Windows
• Technical writing support
• Document production coordination
• Quality review
• Bilingual communication

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to work with Parsons Corporation on construction and engineering‑related documentation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It provides exposure to technical publications, proposals, specifications, project deliverables, bilingual communication, and document production within a professional infrastructure and engineering environment. For experienced translators and technical editors, the position offers stable career growth, strong project exposure, and the chance to support high‑quality communication across complex engineering and construction programs.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, construction supervision, and project delivery company supporting major transportation, civil engineering, urban development, and technical services programs. In Dubai and across the region, Parsons contributes to complex projects through multidisciplinary expertise, disciplined documentation, clear technical communication, and quality‑focused project execution.