Hybrid Technical Editor – Part-Time

at Parametrix

• Job title: Technical Editor – Part-Time
• Job type: Part Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $35 - $40 per hour
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Seattle, United States

About the role

• Technical Editor role providing editing support across various disciplines for a consulting firm. Engaging in document editing tasks to ensure clarity and quality in technical documentation.

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.

Requirements

• 3+ 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