Senior Technical Editor & Documentation Lead

McMillen Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits program

Stock ownership opportunity

Wellness reimbursement

9 paid holidays

Generous PTO

401(k) with match

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Editor to support creation and maintenance of documents, procedures, and processes for technical writing.

This role requires editing, proofreading, and collaboration with engineers and project managers to ensure accuracy and consistency. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's or Associate degree and 4+ years of technical editing experience, proficiency in MS Word, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Technical Communications, Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of technical editor experience preferred.
• Knowledge of grammar, technical formats, general business writing, and technical writing/editing techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and ability to develop and revise a wide range of document types.
• Ability to edit, write, and/or rewrite procedures and other materials to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the creation and distribution of project-related communications.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and meeting notes.
• Edit and format engineering documents and other technical materials for clarity and consistency.
• Prepare Project Management Plan reports in collaboration with the project manager for new projects.
• Proofread, revise, and edit technical documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to standards.
• Evaluate documents for completeness, style, syntax, and usage, providing tactful feedback to authors with varying levels of experience.
• Prepare documentation for regulatory audits and inspections.
• Assist engineers and project managers in modifying documents for accurate and precise descriptions of activities or policies.
• Stay informed on project management and technical writing best practices and tools.
• Ensure clear and effective communication of project information.

Skills

Editing

Technical writing

MS Word

Proofreading

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in Business Admin/PM/Tech Communications/Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Editor to support creation and maintenance of documents, procedures, and processes for technical writing.

This role requires editing, proofreading, and collaboration with engineers and project managers to ensure accuracy and consistency. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's or Associate degree and 4+ years of technical editing experience, proficiency in MS Word, and strong communication skills.