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At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Transportation team blends innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our communities to navigate modern transportation challenges. We deliver unique solutions through cutting-edge engineering practices, creating an exceptional client experience. Every project is managed with unparalleled care. DEA addresses modern transportation demands with focused expertise and a diverse set of services tailored to meet our clients' evolving needs. Whether enhancing existing transportation networks or pioneering new mobility solutions, DEA's knowledge helps shape a future where safe, efficient, convenient, and accessible mobility leads the way for sustainable growth and improved quality of life in our communities. 

The Transit and Rail Practice is seeking a Technical Editor, located Remotely.

Join a team delivering critical transit and infrastructure projects by ensuring the quality, consistency, and professionalism of project documentation. In this role, you will support the review, editing, formatting, and production of technical reports and other project deliverables, working closely with engineers, project managers, and technical staff. You will help maintain document quality across all stages of development, ensuring deliverables are accurate, well-organized, visually consistent, and aligned with internal standards and client expectations. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, advanced document production skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative project environment.

• Edit, format, and review technical reports, correspondence, and project deliverables for clarity, consistency, grammar, and adherence to formatting standards 
• Perform comprehensive quality control reviews across documents ranging from short memos to large, multi-section reports 
• Apply and maintain consistent document formatting, including advanced use of Microsoft Word for large and complex files 
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and technical staff to ensure documents are accurate, complete, and aligned with project requirements 
• Support document production efforts, including compiling content, managing version control, and meeting deadlines 
• Identify and recommend improvements to document organization, readability, and overall quality 
• Ensure deliverables meet internal standards and client expectations for professional, polished outputs 

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience 
• Experience in technical writing, editing, or document production 
• Strong working knowledge of grammar, style, formatting, and document control practices 
• Experience preparing, editing, and finalizing technical documents using Microsoft Office tools 
• Ability to collaborate with technical staff and review content for clarity, accuracy, and completeness

• 5+ years of experience in technical editing, document production, or related work 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including formatting and managing large or complex documents 
• Experience reviewing long-form technical reports and ensuring consistency across sections and contributors 
• Familiarity with project management terminology such as scope, schedule, risk, change management, and budget concepts 
• Experience supporting infrastructure, engineering, transit, or related project documentation 
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain focus across high-volume or complex document sets

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $34.00/hour - $43.00/hour

         The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Fully Remote.