Technical Writer/Editor IV - Environmental Remediation

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Job Description

The Environmental Senior Technical Writer/Editor is an integral member of AECOM’s Environmental Remediation team, responsible for delivering precise, articulate, and professionally formatted technical documentation. This role demands exceptional editorial acumen, advanced digital information management expertise, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of scientific and technical language, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Edit and refine complex technical reports, proposals, and project documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to AECOM’s quality standards while providing high-quality, client-focused deliverables to the clients.

• Apply expert-level Microsoft Word skills for advanced formatting, template management, and automation to produce polished, publication-ready documents.

• Leverage Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Teams) to manage sophisticated document workflows, facilitate collaborative editing, and maintain rigorous version histories across multiple contributors.

• Oversee comprehensive digital and physical filing systems, utilizing SharePoint and OneDrive for secure, organized document storage and efficient retrieval.

• Coordinate with project managers, scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with document management protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Support document archiving and retrieval processes in strict alignment with corporate policies, project specifications, and legal/regulatory mandates.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior technical editors, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Information Science, Environmental Science, or a related discipline AND 6 years of of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. 

• Successful candidate will undergo a background check and be required to pass a drug/alcohol assessment.  

• US citizen or Permanent Resident.  Sponsorship will not be available for this role.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Teams), including advanced formatting and collaborative editing.

• Impeccable attention to detail, with a proven track record of producing high-quality, error-free technical documents.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts clearly.

• Experience in document and information management, including version control and secure archiving.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in a scientific or technical field.

• Prior experience in technical editing or content development within environmental remediation or related scientific/engineering sectors.

• In-depth knowledge of document management best practices, including workflow automation and multi-user digital file access.

• Proven leadership and delegation skills, with experience managing and mentoring technical editing teams.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in environmental documentation.

• Experience preparing client-facing deliverables for large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.

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