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Technical Editor

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Fri, Sep 25, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Working remotely with occasional travel for client engagements, the full-time Technical Editor will edit and transform technical documents for the Federal Highway Administration, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with agency standards.

Key responsibilities
  • Edit technical documents, including brochures and research reports, for accuracy and compliance
  • Transform complex engineering jargon into clear, publication-ready materials while ensuring accessibility compliance
  • Manage the full lifecycle of assigned documents from outline to final publication, collaborating with technical staff
Required qualifications
  • 5 years of experience in technical writing or documentation, preferably in highway or surface transportation research
  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field
  • Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual and working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style
  • Experience ensuring Section 508 accessibility compliance for technical publications
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance

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