Technical Editor II

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC in McLean, VA seeks a Technical Editor II to serve as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes technical documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance for brochures, SOPs, and research reports. Occasional support at FHWA HQ in Washington, DC may be required.

You will translate engineering data into clear, public-ready text, verify references, and manage the full lifecycle from outline to publication, working closely with engineers and developers in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field.
• 3–10 years of experience in technical writing or documentation.
• Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual.

Responsibilities

• Act as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes deliverables, editing technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical documents.
• Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents meeting stringent agency requirements, including reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance.
• Ensure complex schematics and data tables integrate seamlessly with narrative text for technical review and public transparency.
• Work closely with engineers and developers to distill complex technical concepts into clear communications.
• Work independently, managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

GPO Style Manual

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field

Job description

Position Title

Technical Editor II

Location

Mc Lean, VA, (occasional support at FHWA HQ, Washington, DC)

Clearance required

Unclassified. Requires USDOT badge and favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI, low risk / non-sensitive); E-Verify required

Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Act as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes deliverables, editing technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical documents.
• Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents meeting stringent agency requirements, including reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance.
• Ensure complex schematics and data tables integrate seamlessly with narrative text for technical review and public transparency.
• Work closely with engineers and developers to distill complex technical concepts into clear communications.
• Work independently, managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field.
• 3-10 years of experience in technical writing or documentation.
• Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual.

Desired Qualifications

• Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation.