Interpreter​/Translator

Overview

The Korean/English Translator provides accurate verbal interpretation and written translation to facilitate effective communication between Cajun’s project team and owner and construction management representatives who speak different languages. The position will support engineering reviews, project meetings, construction coordination, and technical correspondence to help participants communicate clearly and maintain a shared understanding of project requirements.

The position will report to the Cajun Engineering Solutions group.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong language proficiency, professionalism, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced engineering and construction environment.

* The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Provide accurate, timely interpretation during in-person meetings, virtual calls, technical discussions, and project site visits.
• Support engineering and construction coordination meetings, including design reviews, P&, 3D model reviews, scheduling discussions, and owner interface meetings.
• Translate project correspondence, meeting records, presentations, requests for information, technical comments, and other assigned documents.
• Preserve the meaning, tone, technical intent, and level of certainty expressed by each speaker or document author.
• Request clarification when terminology, statements, or instructions are unclear, and promptly identify potential misunderstandings.
• Prepare for meetings by reviewing agendas, reference documents, drawings, and relevant technical vocabulary.
• Develop and maintain a project-specific bilingual glossary to promote consistent use of engineering, construction, and water treatment terminology.
• Assist project personnel with verifying the translated wording of decisions, commitments, action items, responsible parties, and due dates.
• Coordinate with discipline leads and subject matter experts to confirm technical terminology and document accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality of project, client, commercial, and employee information.
• Follow project document-control requirements when preparing, identifying, and distributing translated materials.
• Support respectful communication across language and cultural differences while remaining impartial and accurately representing each participant’s statements.
• Follow Cajun and project site safety requirements, complete required training, and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree in translation, interpretation, languages, communications, or a related field preferred; relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Professional experience providing relevant interpretation and written translation required.
• Experience supporting engineering, industrial construction, manufacturing, or other technical projects preferred.
• Familiarity with water treatment, wastewater treatment, cooling water systems, or steel manufacturing is a plus.
• Relevant translator or interpreter certification preferred.

• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English and other required language, including the ability to communicate complex information accurately in both languages.
• Strong consecutive interpretation skills for technical meetings and group discussions.
• Ability to research, learn, and consistently apply specialized terminology.
• Ability to accurately communicate equipment tags, dimensions, quantities, units of measure, dates, and other critical project information.
• Strong…