Technical Writer/Editor

Knight Piesold & Co; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Employee referral bonus

Transit benefit

Bonus program

Job summary

Knight Piésold seeks a Technical Writer/Editor to join our Denver team, shaping the quality and consistency of communications across engineering and consulting projects. You will edit, proofread, and format technical reports, proposals, and marketing materials, verify content for accuracy, and maintain templates and style guides to support a professional, consistent brand identity.

Collaborate with engineers, project teams, and leaders to deliver clear, accurate documents that meet deadlines and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Technical Writing, or a related field with professional writing/editing experience.
• Minimum 5 years as a Technical Writer/Editor, preferably in engineering, environmental, construction, or consulting.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills with strong grammar and style.
• Ability to organize, edit, and manage complex technical documents for diverse audiences.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Strong collaboration with technical SMEs and document authors.
• Adaptable to different authors, disciplines, document types, and client requirements.
• Creative, curious, and able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Edit, proofread, and format technical reports, proposals, presentations, and marketing materials.
• Review content for grammar, punctuation, readability, and adherence to style.
• Collaborate with authors and SMEs to improve document quality and communication.
• Verify facts, references, data, tables, and figures for accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain and enhance document templates and style guides to support branding.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and are error-free before distribution.
• Coordinate multiple writing and production projects with deadlines.
• Develop writing resources, guides, and best practices for employees.
• Provide training and guidance on technical writing and formatting standards.
• Conduct research to verify content and strengthen materials.
• Support document management and logging, tracking issued/received documents.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, ISO requirements, and project standards.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Document formatting

Style guides

Content verification

Template maintenance

Project coordination

Communication with SMEs

Research skills

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

If you're the type of person who can spot a typo from across the room, enjoys bringing structure to complex documents, and takes pride in producing polished, professional work, we'd love to hear from you. Knight Piésold is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to join our Denver team and help shape the quality and consistency of communications across a wide range of engineering and consulting projects. This is an opportunity to work with experts around the globe, contribute to meaningful projects, and play a key role in how technical information is communicated and understood.

• You will be joining a reputable, well-established global consulting firm with over 100 years of industry experience.
• We believe in the One Team approach, with everyone working together toward achieving a shared goal. Our employees develop their skills through working on diverse projects, our knowledge-sharing culture, career mentoring program, and collaborating with top professionals in the industry.

About This Role

As a Technical Writer/Editor, you will play a key role in checking the quality, consistency, and professionalism of both internal and client-facing communications. Working collaboratively with technical professionals, project teams, and business leaders across the organization, you will help transform complex information into clear, accurate, and engaging documents.

In this role, you will:

• Edit, proofread, and format a variety of documents, including technical reports, proposals, presentations, marketing materials, and other business communications.
• Review content for grammar, punctuation, spelling, readability, clarity, consistency, and adherence to company style standards.
• Collaborate with authors and subject matter experts to improve document quality, organization, and communication effectiveness.
• Verify facts, references, data, tables, figures, and other content to confirm accuracy and consistency throughout documents.
• Maintain and enhance document templates, formatting standards, and style guides to support a professional and consistent brand identity.
• Check that deliverables meet established quality standards and are free of errors prior to distribution.
• Coordinate multiple writing, editing, and document production projects while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Develop and maintain writing resources, guides, and best practices to support employees across the organization.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance on technical writing, document preparation, and company formatting standards.
• Conduct research and gather supporting information as needed to verify content and strengthen written materials.
• Support project teams with document management and document control activities, including maintaining document logs and tracking issued and received documents.
• Confirm compliance with company processes, ISO requirements, and project-specific documentation standards.
• Assist with other administrative or project-related tasks, as needed.

In accordance with Colorado state law, the following hourly compensation range is applicable for the job and Colorado location associated with this requisition: $35-$45/hour. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based on compensable factors, including experience, education, and skill level.

Because our employees are our most important asset, we created a benefits program to support you and your family now and into the future. Our benefits include: 401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer matching, Health insurance - including Prescription drugs, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible spending account (health and dependent care reimbursement), Health Savings account (HSA), Short and long-term disability, Life insurance, Wellness and employee assistance programs, Flexible work schedule, Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday), Professional development assistance, Employee referral bonus, Transit benefit program, as well as a Discretionary annual bonus program.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Technical Writing, or a related field, along with professional writing, editing, and proofreading experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer and/or Technical Editor, preferably within the engineering, environmental, construction, or consulting industry.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of grammar, punctuation, syntax, and style.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, edit, and manage complex technical documents for a variety of audiences.
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical subject matter experts and multiple document authors.
• Ability to adapt writing and editing approaches to different authors, disciplines, document types, and client requirements.
• Creative, curious, and able to understand and communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam Revu preferred.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain professionalism when providing editorial guidance and feedback.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours as needed to support project deadlines and deliverables.

Work Environment and Schedule

Work will be performed in an office environment during normal business hours. While we do provide a flexible schedule there may be occasions where a Technical Writer/Editor needs to modify their work schedule to meet obligations of a publication deadline.

Knight Piésold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [e-mail] or please call us at 1-303-629-8788 between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm MST, Monday-Friday.