BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals ยท 2 months ago
Engineering Technical Writer/Document Translator
Jacksonville, FL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Northville, Michigan. They are seeking a dynamic Engineering Technical Writer/Document Translator to provide project delivery business process support services to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in Puerto Rico and Jacksonville, Florida, focusing on creating, editing, and translating complex technical documents in both English and Spanish.
Civil EngineeringConsultingProfessional Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, write, and edit a variety of technical documents, including reports, manuals, procedures, guidelines, presentations, and proposals
Assist with writing statements of work (SOW) and other USACE related contracting and construction documents
Ensure technical documents are clear, concise, and adhere to USACE standards and industry best practices
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and accurately translate it into user-friendly documents
Translate technical and non-technical documents from English to Spanish and Spanish to English with a high level of accuracy, maintaining the intent, style, and tone of the original content
Ensure translated materials meet linguistic, cultural, and technical standards for the intended audience (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands)
Proofread and edit translations for grammatical, syntactical, and formatting consistency
Work closely with project teams to understand document objectives, technical requirements, and audience needs
Serve as the linguistic and technical liaison between English- and Spanish-speaking stakeholders
Assist in creating bilingual glossaries and style guides to maintain consistency across projects
Format documents to ensure readability, visual appeal, and compliance with project standards
Conduct rigorous quality control reviews to ensure documents are free from errors and meet professional standards
Identify opportunities to improve documentation and translation processes, tools, and workflows
Stay updated on new trends, tools, and methodologies in technical writing and translation to enhance project efficiency
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI/CAC
Strong understanding of engineering, and construction terminology and concepts
Ability to produce accurate and error-free documents under tight deadlines
Familiarity with cultural nuances and linguistic differences in Spanish-speaking regions, particularly the Caribbean
Strong Communication and Language Skills: Native or near-native proficiency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken) with exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills in both languages
Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and familiarity with tools such as Adobe Acrobat and translation software (e.g., SDL Trados or MemoQ)
Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines autonomously
A minimum of 5 years professional experience in technical writing, document review, and document translation for engineering, construction, or related fields with demonstrated experience translating complex technical materials between English and Spanish
Experience working with USACE in a federal contracting environment
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Translation, Linguistics, Engineering, or a related field from an ABET accredited university
Ability to stand/walk/climb/kneel/crouch and remain in a stationary position/sit at least 60% of the time
Ability to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc
Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms
Capable of lifting up to 10 lbs
Ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
Ability to understand the speech of another person, speak clearly so listeners can understand, and talk or hear both in person and by telephone
Preferred
Knowledge of graphic design principles for document presentation (e.g., layout, typography)
Familiarity with project management tools like Smartsheet or Trello
Experience developing bilingual training materials or user guides
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Discretionary bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
Employer provided Life insurance
Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
Tuition reimbursement & professional development
Employee referral program
Employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet insurance discount
Company
BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals
BB&E, Inc. (BB&E) is an employee-owned firm specializing in civil, energy, and environmental engineering.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase