Translator UAEN

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in the United Arab Emirates seeks a native Arabic-English translator to bridge languages across documents, reports, and marketing materials.

You will localize content, proofread, and collaborate with managers to meet deadlines; requires 5+ years of experience, a translation degree, and deep cultural understanding.

Qualifications

• Native Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Proven experience as a professional Arabic-English translator.
• Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents, reports, and marketing materials from Arabic to English and vice versa.
• Localize content to fit cultural contexts in Arab-speaking and English-speaking regions.
• Proofread and edit final texts for grammar and natural flow.
• Research industry terminology in both languages for precision.

Skills

Arabic

English

Translation

Localization

Proofreading

Terminology research

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Translation/Linguistics

Job description

Job Description:

Title:

Translator (UAEN)

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

Role: Translator (UAEN)

Key Responsibilities

• Translate documents, reports, and marketing materials from Arabic to English and vice versa.
• Localize content to fit cultural contexts in Arab-speaking and English-speaking regions.
• Proofread and edit final texts to guarantee grammatical accuracy and natural flow.
• Research industry-specific terminology in both languages to ensure precise translations.
• Maintain consistency across large-scale, long-term translation projects.
• Collaborate with project managers to meet tight publishing and corporate deadlines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Native Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience working as a professional Arabic-English-Arabic translator.
• Deep understanding of cultural nuances and idioms in both languages.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong time-management skills.
• Minimum 5 years or more experience as translator.
• Hands‑on demonstration and interview.