Technical Editor & Documentation Specialist

HTRI (Heat Transfer Research, Inc.); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HTRI seeks a skilled editor and formatter to shape technical documents, including electronic rendering of schematics and graphics, and to manage software documentation projects.

You will edit online and hard copy materials, ensure consistency with the HTRI Style Guide, and produce end-user references. You will also develop sessions on writing techniques and assist staff with written communications and output.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in English, Technical Writing, Journalism, or STEM with minor in Technical Writing.
• Mastery of standard word processing and graphics software used by HTRI.

Responsibilities

• Edit and format documents, including electronic rendering of graphics.
• Edit and compile software documentation projects to support online help.
• Format technical presentations and posters per the HTRI Style Guide.
• Develop sessions on writing techniques and assist staff with written communications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Editing proficiency

Technical writing

Education

BA or BS in English

Master in Technical Writing or STEM with minor in Technical Writing

Tools

Word processing and graphics software

Job description

HTRI seeks a skilled editor and formatter to shape technical documents, including electronic rendering of schematics and graphics, and to manage software documentation projects.

You will edit online and hard copy materials, ensure consistency with the HTRI Style Guide, and produce end-user references. You will also develop sessions on writing techniques and assist staff with written communications and output.