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TECHNICAL EDITOR

TECHNICAL EDITOR

NICKLAUS ENGINEERING, INC.San Diego, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Nicklaus Engineering Inc. is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Technical Editor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing, editing, and formatting technical documents to ensure clarity, consistency, accuracy, and adherence to organizational standards. You will collaborate with technical writers, engineers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and designers to produce high-quality documentation.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • None

Work Location :

  • San Diego, California

    • Work Hours :

  • Typically Monday through Friday from 7 : 00 am – 4 : 00 pm with available flexibility.

    • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

  • Candidate must perform review of written materials to ensure that the text is clear and concise and revise it for clarity, grammar, punctuation, spelling, style and content and format documents for clarity during the document review process.
  • Offer comments to improve the product and edit technical information and make suggestions to writers and complete the final review.
  • Perform proposal and presentation review and proofreading to ensure that documents contain minimal errors, are polished, professional and effective.
  • Collaborate with technical writers and engineers to ensure technical accuracy and completeness of documentation.
  • Review and improve structure, organization, and formatting complex technical content.
  • Develop and enforce editorial standards, templates, and processes.
  • Ensure accessibility and localization readiness of documents when needed.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

    • Required Skills / Abilities :

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Expert-level command of grammar, punctuation, and editorial best practices.
  • Strong understanding of technical documentation workflows and version control systems.
  • Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, readable documentation.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prepare templates for document production and style guides.

    • Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, or related field required.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience required.
  • Navy / Marine Corps experience is preferred.

    • License and Certification Requirements :

  • Valid Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability.
  • Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.

    • Company Overview :

    Nicklaus is a multi-disciplinary, multi-million-dollar women-owned small business with professional and technical personnel in the divisions of Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering and Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Management.

    Benefits :

  • Health Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan – 401K
  • Paid Time Off
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