EDITOR

Job Description

Do you want to help engineer what’s next?Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, code consulting, and applied science and research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With more than 700 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.We want someone passionate about accuracy and attention to detail.As an Editor at SGH, you will play a vital role, working closely with diverse teams to ensure exceptional document quality and seamless coordination across teams. You will provide editing and proofreading support for general and technical documents and will assist in coordinating workflow for the team. You will thrive as a focused problem solver, tackling editorial challenges and continuously improving our processes while upholding SGH's values and standards. Your expertise in translating technical content into clear and impactful documents will directly influence our business outcomes. Take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact by applying now to become a valued member of SGH.Work Arrangement: This position is eligible to be in-office, hybrid, or fully remote. Periodic visits to an East Coast office will be required regardless of the usual work arrangement. Work hours will be aligned with the Washington, DC office.What You’ll Do:

• Support team members by handling proofreading, editing, and formatting for the Company. Review technical engineering documents and business correspondence for clarity, coherence, and quality, collaborating with authors and subject matter experts to resolve any ambiguities or discrepancies in content. Work will primarily use Microsoft Word and may include PowerPoint, equations, and Excel tables.
• Manage your own workflow and communicate with the team to help ensure coverage. The nature of the work requires prioritization of workload from engineers of diverse disciplines, some of whom have short turnaround requirements.
• Maintain SGH’s high standards for quality in its documents throughout the firm and ensure adherence to the SGH Style Guide. 
• Support the creation, distribution, and use of standardized templates. Assist administrative and technical staff with producing SGH-style documents and with features of Microsoft Word. Provide assistance and guidance to team in navigating software-related challenges. 
• Communicate template usage guidelines through appropriate channels, such as emails, internal blog posts, internal seminars, etc.
• Train newly hired editorial and technical employees on document formats and standards.

What You’ll Need:

• 3+ years of writing, editing, and proofreading experience.
• Quick learner regarding both company editorial practices and software applications.
• Must be organized and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a calm, pleasant demeanor.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, making independent, well-thought-out decisions.
• Must have advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Equation Editor). Knowledge of macros and PDF software (Adobe, Bluebeam) is preferred.
• B.A. in English or related field preferred. Familiarity with CMOS helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with technical staff and clients.
• Ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter.
• Team player, highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and customer-focused.

What makes careers at SGH so special?The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is, but always seeks what could be.There are many reasons to love SGH.

• Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
• Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
• Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

Anticipated hourly base rate: $32.00 - $38.00. This range is a good-faith estimate provided pursuant to the California Pay Transparency Law. The actual rate offered may vary from the range, as permitted by the California Equal Pay Transparency Law, and will be based on several factors including the candidate’s location, experience and qualifications, education, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.Base salary is a part of SGH’s industry-leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base pay an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.SGH® is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email [email protected]