TECHNICAL WRITER/DOCUMENT TRANSLATOR

BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals; San Juan (PR); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer/Document Translator to support projects for the United States Army Corps of Engineers in Puerto Rico. This exciting role involves creating and translating complex technical documents, ensuring clarity and accessibility in both English and Spanish. With opportunities for remote work and travel for outreach events, you will collaborate with project teams to enhance documentation processes. If you are passionate about technical communication and translation, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Perks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical writing and translation.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
• Strong understanding of engineering and environmental terminology.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit technical documents adhering to USACE standards.
• Translate documents between English and Spanish, ensuring accuracy.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure clarity and consistency.

Skills

Technical Writing

Document Translation

Collaboration & Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication

Bachelor’s degree in Translation

Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

SDL Trados

MemoQ

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Technical Writer/Document Translator

BB&E is a full-service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, serving both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. Our team provides Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented Technical Writer/Document Translator to support projects for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Caribbean District (South Atlantic Division [SAA]) in Puerto Rico. The role involves creating, editing, and translating complex technical documents and outreach materials in English and Spanish, ensuring clarity and accessibility. The position can be remote, with some travel required for outreach events in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Technical Writing: Develop, write, and edit technical documents such as reports, manuals, procedures, and proposals, adhering to USACE standards.
2. Document Translation: Translate documents between English and Spanish, maintaining accuracy, style, and cultural relevance.
3. Collaboration & Communication: Work with project teams and stakeholders to ensure clarity and consistency.
4. Formatting & Quality Assurance: Format documents for readability and conduct quality reviews.
5. Process Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements in documentation and translation workflows.

Key Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain NACI/CAC clearance.
• Strong understanding of engineering, environmental, or construction terminology.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
• Experience with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and translation software (SDL Trados, MemoQ).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical writing and translation in related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Translation, Linguistics, Engineering, or related field.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform typical office activities and lift up to 10 lbs.
• Good vision, hearing, and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and more.
• Professional development opportunities and employee perks.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Civil Engineering