Remote Technical Editor (Transportation Content)

ICF Olson; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Olson is seeking a Technical Editor to transform complex technical content into clear, audience-friendly materials for transportation-focused work. You will partner with engineers and researchers to craft accurate, readable documents, including reports, procedures, and brochures.

Strong editing, fact-checking, and plain-language skills are essential. The role supports a remote DC-based client context, offers collaboration across a multidisciplinary team, and emphasizes consistent editorial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related technical field.
• 3–10 years of professional experience in technical writing/editing of technical information and publications.
• Experience with government and/or agency editorial standards, including GPO Style Manual.

Responsibilities

• Provide editorial support on technical materials including brochures, SOPs, reports, and summaries.
• Distill complex data into clear narrative and graphics for diverse audiences.
• Fact-check content and ensure copyright compliance and client style adherence.
• Demonstrate line editing, copy editing, proofreading, and plain language application.

Skills

Line editing

Copy editing

Proofreading

Plain language

Editorial guidelines

Collaboration

Fact-checking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing/English/related field

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

PDF production

Accessibility tools

Job description

ICF Olson is seeking a Technical Editor to transform complex technical content into clear, audience-friendly materials for transportation-focused work. You will partner with engineers and researchers to craft accurate, readable documents, including reports, procedures, and brochures.

Strong editing, fact-checking, and plain-language skills are essential. The role supports a remote DC-based client context, offers collaboration across a multidisciplinary team, and emphasizes consistent editorial