Technical Editor

Job Description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Technical Editor opportunity in Johnson City, TN.

The Technical Editor is responsible for reviewing, editing, formatting, and maintaining technical documentation to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with organizational standards. This role works closely with engineers, subject matter experts (SMEs), operations personnel, maintenance teams, procedure writers, and project managers to develop and improve technical documents that support industrial operations, manufacturing processes, maintenance activities, engineering projects, and regulatory compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical writing and editing skills, exceptional attention to detail, and experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or production environments.

• Edit, proofread, and format technical documents for grammar, clarity, consistency, and compliance with company standards.
• Review engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, and quality documentation to ensure technical accuracy and readability.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, operations personnel, and project teams to gather and verify information.
• Develop and maintain document templates, style guides, and editorial standards.
• Ensure proper version control and document management practices are followed.
• Coordinate document reviews and approval workflows with stakeholders.
• Standardize terminology, formatting, and content across technical publications.
• Prepare and edit operating procedures, work instructions, maintenance manuals, training materials, technical reports, specifications, and process documentation.
• Support quality assurance and regulatory compliance initiatives by maintaining accurate documentation records.
• Review technical drawings, diagrams, and supporting materials for consistency with associated documentation.
• Manage multiple document revisions and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Assist with document migration, digitization, and records management projects as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Communications, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of technical editing, technical writing, or document control experience.
• Strong knowledge of grammar, editing principles, document formatting, and style standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience managing document revisions and version control.
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.

• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, chemical processing, power generation, utilities, oil and gas, automotive, aerospace, or other production‑based facilities.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation, maintenance procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of document management systems (DMS), electronic records systems, or controlled document environments.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.
• Experience working with maintenance, operations, reliability, or engineering departments.
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Professional, Visio, AutoCAD document outputs, or content management systems.

We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre‑and‑post‑tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.