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Project Level Environmental Technical Editor

SWCA Environmental Consultants
United States, California, Pasadena
May 14, 2025
About the opportunity SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a regular (with benefits), full-time, Project-level Technical Editor to join the Technical Publications team and support SWCA primarily in the West. The preferred location for the candidate is in Pasadena, CA, but highly qualified, remote (distributed) candidates who can generally adhere to Pacific working hours will be seriously considered. SWCA's technical reports range from simple memoranda to multichapter, multivolume environmental impact statements. The candidate will be responsible for editing and formatting our scientific technical reports and marketing proposals. This full-time position has occasional evening, weekend, and overtime work when deadlines demand. The candidate could fill any of three project-level roles based on skill and years of relevant experience: Assistant Project Technical Editor: Typically up to 3 years of relevant experience and expertise. Associate Project Technical Editor: Typically up to 5 years of relevant experience and expertise. Project Technical Editor: Typically up to 7 years of relevant experience and expertise. Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission. What you will accomplish Edit and format large and small reports (usually containing text, tables, maps and other graphics, and appendices) for correctness, completeness, organization, clarity, consistency, grammar, and conformity with SWCA or client style guidelines. Work quickly under tight deadlines while maintaining an appropriate level of quality. Communicate efficiently and effectively with project managers and authors to resolve content questions, changes in the schedule, and budget constraints. Collaborate with other editors to track updates to style sheets, ensure consistency of voice and content, and meet deadlines. Experience and qualifications for success Required Bachelor's degree required At least three (3) years of relevant technical editing experience Science background and/or technical knowledge of environmental consulting, biological sciences, or cultural resources is highly desirable. Command of Microsoft Word, especially Track Changes and Styles functions. Experience with other MS programs and collaborative editing platforms a plus. Ability to translate technical jargon into plain language. Preferred At Least five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant technical editing experience Experience with CEQA and NEPA compliance documents preferred. Critical Skills and Attributes Ability and willingness to learn SWCA's in-house style guide and client/agency style guides. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to balance ever-changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, and commitment to teamwork. Ability to work effectively under pressure and establish or shift priorities under tight deadlines. Excellent organizational, verbal, writing, and analytical skills. Superior command of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and composition. SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response. SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. An employee in this Pasadena, CA-based project level position can expect a salary rate of: Assistant Project Technical Editor - $28.67/hour - $36.27/hour; Associate Project Technical Editor - $65,707/year to $83,959/year; Project Technical Editor - $74,225/year to $94,910/year. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more. EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success. SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers. #LI-AO1