Translator; Engineering & Consulting Background

Translator (Engineering & Consulting Background Preferred) Job Description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a motivated Technical Translator to support project and corporate teams across the region.

• Translate documents between Arabic and English with accuracy, clarity, and cultural understanding.
• Handle translation of tender documentation, contracts, technical reports, correspondence, and presentations.
• Collaborate with subject‑matter experts, engineers, and project teams to ensure precise translation of technical concepts and terminology.
• Maintain consistency in style, terminology, and messaging across all Arabic and English documents.
• Support bilingual communication for internal teams, clients, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure confidentiality and professional handling of sensitive documents.
• Assist with administrative, documentation, and coordination tasks as required.
• Use the latest translation tools and terminology references to ensure consistency and quality across all deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Linguistics, Translation, English, Arabic, Communications, Business, or relevant fields).
• 6+ years of relevant work experience, ideally within engineering, technical, consultancy, or corporate environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in translation.
• Ability to understand and translate technical terminology; engineering background is a plus.
• Experience in working with vendors, documentation control, and formal professional communication is advantageous.

• Excellent Arabic–English / English–Arabic translation capability.
• Strong understanding of grammar, writing standards, and bilingual technical terminology.
• Familiarity with engineering and technical documentation (advantageous).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Ability to use translation and terminology tools.

• Quick learner with strong adaptability.
• Go‑getter attitude with willingness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities.
• Flexible working style and the ability to support multiple teams.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills.
• Reliable, organised, and committed to high-quality work.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational discipline.