Technical Translator

Job Description

WSP is seeking a highly skilled Technical Translator to join our team in Jeddah. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate and high-quality Arabic-English translation services for technical, engineering, infrastructure, and project-related documentation. The role requires excellent linguistic skills, attention to detail, and experience supporting large-scale engineering and construction projects within a consultancy environment.

• Translate technical, engineering, contractual, and project-related documents between Arabic and English.
• Review and proofread translated materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project terminology.
• Translate reports, specifications, correspondence, meeting minutes, presentations, policies, and procedures.
• Support project teams with interpretation and language assistance during meetings and workshops when required.
• Maintain consistency in technical terminology across all project documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and technical specialists to ensure translations accurately convey technical concepts.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive project information.
• Assist in preparing bilingual communications for clients, stakeholders, and government authorities.
• Develop and maintain translation glossaries and terminology databases.
• Support document control and project administration teams as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Translation, Languages, Linguistics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of professional translation experience.
• Native-level Arabic proficiency and excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven experience translating technical and engineering documentation.
• Previous experience within engineering consultancy, construction, infrastructure, or project management environments.
• Strong understanding of technical terminology related to infrastructure, transportation, utilities, and construction projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and translation tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work under tight deadlines.
• GCC experience is preferred.

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