Lead Bilingual Technical Writer/Editor with Engineering Background

Term: Estimated 24-month position, part-time to full-time
Company: Links Global
About Us:
Links Media LLC dba Links Global is a professional services consulting firm providing management support services.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Bilingual (English/Spanish) Technical Writer/Editor with a strong background in engineering to craft exceptional technical documentation for multiple audiences including scientific and public audiences. As a writer/editor, you will ensure documentation adheres to government printing office (GPO) style guides and maintains exceptional quality in both English and Spanish.
Responsibilities:

• Writing:
  
  • Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and product managers to grasp intricate engineering concepts.
  • Research and analyze technical information to create user guides, manuals, online help systems, and other technical documents.
  • Craft clear, concise, and instructionally sound documents tailored to the needs of a diverse audience, considering both English and Spanish users.
• Editing & Quality Assurance:
  
  • Edit and proofread existing technical documentation in both English and Spanish for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to style guides.
  • Ensure technical content aligns with industry standards and company best practices.
  • Maintain style guides and templates to guarantee consistency across all technical documentation.
• Bilingual Expertise:
  
  • Localize existing engineering documentation into Spanish, ensuring cultural sensitivity and technical accuracy.
  • Possess a deep understanding of both English and Spanish technical terminology and nuances.
• Technical & Communication Skills:
  
  • Stay informed of current engineering trends and technical writing best practices.
  • Utilize local and cloud-based applications and content management systems (CMS) or other relevant tools to publish and manage content effectively.
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, SMEs, and other stakeholders.
• Managerial
  • Oversee the editing of multiple editors
  • Create a unifying voice in all material

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (required)
• Fluent in English and Spanish (required)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a technical writer and/or editor, with seven years of demonstrated focus on engineering documentation.
• Experience and ability working on large, complex documents (400 pages or more)
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise language for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of technical writing principles and GPO style guide.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior attention to detail, a commitment to producing high-quality work, and excellent abilities in proofreading.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple subordinate editors.
• Experience with using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with using Adobe Reader and familiar with Adobe InDesign.
• Experience collaborating through a platform like Google Docs.

Benefits:

• 11 paid federal holidays.
• Accruable paid vacation
• Accruable sick leave
• Legally required benefits
• Medical insurance
• Progressive telework policies.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter, three or more professional references (relationship, telephone, email), and multiple relevant work samples.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.