Technical Editor — Proposals & Technical Reports

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is seeking an experienced Technical Editor to develop, write, and edit proposals and technical documents for DOE-related programs. You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to produce high-quality content for diverse audiences.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of technical writing experience. DOE clearance or the ability to obtain one is required, along with a valid driver's license and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, or English.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in scientific and/or technical writing, preferably within a DOE environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Word, including document preparation, editing, and formatting.
• Experience analyzing complex scientific and technical information and summarizing it effectively for general audiences.
• Strong technical writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with technical professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines.
• Must possess or be capable of obtaining a DOE Q-clearance.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, writing, and editing of proposals and marketing materials supporting technical programs and projects.
• Prepare, review, and edit technical reports, documents, and other written materials for Tetra Tech CES HEI customers.
• Collaborate with technical personnel, project teams, and partner or customer organizations to develop high-quality technical content.
• Analyze complex scientific and technical information and summarize it clearly for general and nontechnical audiences.
• Ensure written materials are accurate, consistent, well-organized, and professionally presented.
• Use Microsoft Word to develop, format, edit, and finalize technical documents and proposals.
• Coordinate document development activities with technical contributors and other stakeholders.
• Prioritize and manage multiple writing and editing assignments to meet strict project deadlines.

Skills

Technical editing

Editing

Proofreading

Technical writing

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, or English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is seeking an experienced Technical Editor to develop, write, and edit proposals and technical documents for DOE-related programs. You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to produce high-quality content for diverse audiences.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of technical writing experience. DOE clearance or the ability to obtain one is required, along with a valid driver's license and strong