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Cardinal Health

$31.50 - $40.41/hr

Location Remote Responsibilities * Support the development, authoring, and compilation of ... Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat for document editing, formatting, and publishing. * Team ...

Cardinal Health

$26.30 - $33.75/hr

We boast tremendous opportunities to grow and apply technical skills to meet organizational needs ... Experience in formatting and editing Adobe documents required. * Familiarity with Excel required.

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Deming, NM · On-site +1

Technical writing and editing skills. * Exceptional communication skills. * Superior organizational ... Ability to travel and work in field locations, sometimes remote potentially challenging terrain.

Cardinal Health

We boast tremendous opportunities to grow and apply technical skills to meet organizational needs ... Location Remote Responsibilities * Develop regulatory strategy and execution plan for pre-approval ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote technical editor in New Mexico is $69,569.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,800.00 and $82,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote technical editor?

A Remote Technical Editor reviews, edits, and refines technical content such as manuals, reports, and documentation to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency. They work remotely, collaborating with writers, engineers, and subject matter experts to improve readability and adherence to industry standards. Strong attention to detail, proficiency in technical writing styles, and familiarity with relevant tools are essential. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage deadlines efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote technical editor?

To thrive as a Remote Technical Editor, you need strong technical writing and editing skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and typically a background in a relevant technical field. Familiarity with style guides (such as APA, Chicago, or company-specific standards), editing tools (like Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word with track changes, or XML editors), and content management systems is often required. Excellent communication, time management, and the ability to work independently make candidates stand out. These skills and qualities are critical for ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency in technical documents while meeting deadlines in a remote work environment.

What are some common challenges faced by remote technical editors, and how are they addressed?

Remote technical editors often face challenges such as coordinating feedback across different time zones, ensuring clear communication with subject matter experts, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. To address these, remote teams typically rely on collaborative tools like Slack, email, and video conferencing, as well as project management platforms to track deadlines and revisions. Strong organizational skills and proactive communication are key to overcoming these obstacles. Many employers also foster a supportive remote culture with regular check-ins and knowledge-sharing sessions, helping team members stay connected and aligned.

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Infographic showing various Remote Technical Editor job openings in New Mexico as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, and 45% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,569 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Technical Writer/Editor 3 (Safety Basis; Remote)

Edgewater Technical Associates

Los Alamos, NM • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Technical Writer/Editor 3 (Safety Basis; Remote) opportunity in Los Alamos, NM, to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Per diem available for those who qualify.
Location: Remote, Townsite/ 787 Central Park Square or Pacheco Bldg., Sante Fe
Group/Organization: SB-SC
Schedule: 9/80 A schedule, 5/8s available
Duration: Approximately 6 months
Summary:
Technical Editor will support the development, review, and maintenance of Safety Basis documentation for nuclear and high-hazard facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in editing complex technical content, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers, safety analysts, and subject matter experts. This role is critical to ensuring Safety Basis documents are clear, consistent, compliant, and ready for internal and external review.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Editing, formatting, and quality-checking Safety Basis documents, including but not limited to Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), Hazard Analyses and supporting calculations, Safety Evaluation Reports and change packages.
  • Ensuring documents comply with applicable DOE orders, standards, and site-specific requirements (e.g., DOE O 420.1, 10 CFR 830); improve clarity, organization, and consistency of highly technical material without altering technical intent; apply and enforce document standards, templates, style guides, and configuration management requirements; coordinate with authors, engineers, and nuclear safety analysts to resolve comments and improve document quality; support internal reviews, audits, and readiness activities by preparing documents for approval and submittal; and track revisions, manage comment resolution, and maintain version control.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or a physical/social science and 6-8 years of experience.
  • Demonstrated experience editing technical or regulatory documentation; strong command of grammar, technical style, and document structure; experience working with SMEs in highly regulated environments; and proficiency with Microsoft Word and document control tools.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience editing DOE Safety Basis documents (DSA, TSR, USQ-related documentation); familiarity with configuration management and formal document review processes.
  • Exceptional attention to detail; ability to manage multiple documents and deadlines simultaneously; strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfort working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment; and ability to quickly learn complex technical subject matter.

Other Job Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers

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