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Parametrix · 1 day ago

Technical Editor (Part-Time)

positionPuyallup, WA, US
timeFull-time, Part-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
money$35/hr - $40/hr
date3+ years exp

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure and sustainable solutions. They are seeking a detail-oriented mid-level technical editor to support the editing of documents across multiple disciplines, including planning, engineering, environmental science, and marketing.

Civil EngineeringConstructionEnvironmental Engineering
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide copyediting and light substantive editing for a wide range of technical documents, including environmental reports, transportation studies, stormwater management plans, community plans, project management plans, and marketing proposals
Apply sound editorial judgment while adhering to grammar rules and Parametrix or client-specific style guidelines
Edit documents in Microsoft Word using tracked changes and annotate PDFs using Adobe Acrobat
Navigate and edit documents stored in SharePoint
Identify and address inconsistencies in structure, formatting, and usage
Ensure correct and consistent use of terminology, acronyms, punctuation, in-text citations, and references
Write clear, professional queries when clarification is needed
Communicate with project teams to help ensure clarity, consistency, and quality of deliverables

Qualification

Technical editingMicrosoft WordAdobe AcrobatSharePointAEC terminologyGrammar proficiencyEditorial judgmentCommunication skillsTime management

Required

3 to 5 years of recent editing experience in a technical or professional services environment
Familiarity with AEC, planning, or environmental science terminology and document types
A strong command of grammar, punctuation, and editorial judgment
Proficiency in Microsoft Word (tracked changes) and Adobe Acrobat and comfort working in SharePoint
The ability to switch easily between the Chicago Manual of Style, Associated Press Stylebook, and client-specific style guides
The ability to work independently and meet tight or shifting deadlines

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
Performance-based bonuses
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
Paid Holidays
Parental Bonding Leave

Company

Parametrix

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Parametrix is a civil engineering company that provides engineering, planning, and environmental sciences services.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.parametrix.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

J
Jeff Peacock
Chair- Board of Directors; Executive Consultant and Coach
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