Technical Editor II

Fortis Industries, Inc. DBA - LTS, Inc.; McLean (VA); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fortis Industries, Inc. DBA - LTS, Inc. is seeking a Technical Editor II to act as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes deliverables.

You will edit technical brochures, SOPs, research reports, and summaries, transforming raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents that meet strict agency requirements. Reporting to the Program Manager and working in a hybrid environment, you will collaborate with engineers and developers to distill complex concepts into clear communications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical writing or related field.
• 3–10 years of experience in technical writing.
• Transportation (highway/surface) experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Edit brochures, SOPs, reports, and summaries for high-stakes delivery.
• Transform data and engineering jargon into clear, authoritative documents.
• Ensure references, facts, and copyright compliance.

Connaissances

Technical editing

Technical writing

Fact checking

Copy editing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in technical writing

Outils

GPO Style Manual

Description du poste

Technical Editor II

This position is pending award and will be hybrid, reporting to the Program Manager

Job Description

The technical editor acts as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes deliverables and you will edit technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical documents. You are responsible for transforming raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents that meet the stringent requirements of the agency, including reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance.

This position requires an expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual and the ability to ensure that complex schematics and data tables are seamlessly integrated with narrative text for both technical review and public transparency. Technical editors work closely with engineers and developers to distill complex technical concepts into clear communications. You are expected to work independently, managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field.
• Experience: 3–10 years of experience in technical writing or documentation. Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation is preferred.

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI287870456