Technical Editor; Part-Time

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$35.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.

We are committed to being a Best Place to Work, offering hybrid work environments that promote meaningful connections, support work-life balance, and encourage career development. With excellent benefits, employee ownership, and a collaborative culture, Parametrix creates a supportive and enriching workplace.

Parametrix is seeking a detail-oriented mid-level technical editor to support the editing of documents across multiple disciplines, including planning, engineering, environmental science, project management, and marketing.

The position is 30 to 32 hours per week. Workloads will vary from week to week, with some weeks much busier than others. Clear communication about availability, progress, and deadlines is essential.

Candidates will be asked to complete a brief sample edit of a marketing proposal in Adobe Acrobat using the Parametrix Style Guide. This is not a graded test, but a chance to understand your editing approach.

• Provide copyediting and light substantive editing for a wide range of technical documents, including environmental reports, transportation studies, stormwater management plans, community plans, project management plans, and marketing proposals.
• Apply sound editorial judgment while adhering to grammar rules and Parametrix or client-specific style guidelines.
• Edit documents in Microsoft Word using tracked changes and annotate PDFs using Adobe Acrobat.
• Navigate and edit documents stored in SharePoint.
• Identify and address inconsistencies in structure, formatting, and usage.
• Ensure correct and consistent use of terminology, acronyms, punctuation, in-text citations, and references.
• Write clear, professional queries when clarification is needed.
• Communicate with project teams to help ensure clarity, consistency, and quality of deliverables.

• 3+ years of recent editing experience in a technical or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with AEC, planning, or environmental science terminology and document types.
• A strong command of grammar, punctuation, and editorial judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (tracked changes) and Adobe Acrobat and comfort working in SharePoint.
• The ability to switch easily between the Chicago Manual of Style, Associated Press Stylebook, and client-specific style guides.
• The ability to work independently and meet tight or shifting deadlines.

The hourly rate for this position is in the range of $35-40/hour. Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. We conduct an equity review for all positions. We value transparency in salary discussions and look forward to sharing more about our compensation structure and the benefits of being an employee-owner.

Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.

• Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Bonding Leave

Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work: Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.

Parametrix is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where team members of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome. As an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy and culture to provide opportunities to all persons based on merit and fitness to perform job duties. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job…