Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Technical Writer to be based in Sacramento, CA.

JOB SUMMARY:

The technical writer position will be responsible for editing and formatting documents ranging from simple technical memoranda to multivolume reports, to persuasive client-facing proposals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages the editorial and publication process for rail/transit project deliverables.

Key participant in pre-planning for developing workable document production schedules and project style guides.

Acts as liaison between technical authors, graphic designers, word processors, and technical editors.

Consulted by other peers or offices as an editorial expert.

May serve as a reviewer of all editorial efforts.

May serve as lead editor for an editorial team working on large projects.

Works with project managers and editors to determine the level of effort required taking into consideration the project budget.

May interact with clients on projects consisting primarily of editing tasks.

May participate in company-wide efforts to standardize materials such as style guides and report formats.

Contributes to development of and adherence to company editorial conventions and procedures.

Technical writing responsibilities that include writing logically sound, technically reliable, and readily comprehensible documents.