Engineering Technical Writer​/Document Translator

Engineering Technical Writer/Document Translator

BB&E is a full-service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Northville, Michigan, that serves both federal and industrial sectors throughout the United States. We provide environmental consulting, facilities engineering, and program/project management services to federal and private sectors.

Position Summary
: BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Engineering Technical Writer/Document Translator to provide project delivery business process support services to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Caribbean District (South Atlantic Division) in Puerto Rico and the USACE, Jacksonville District in Florida. The role focuses on creating, editing, and translating complex technical documents and public outreach and marketing documents in both English and Spanish, ensuring clarity, precision, and accessibility for projects in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

There are two positions:

• USACE Caribbean District – San Juan, Puerto Rico
• USACE Jacksonville District – Jacksonville, Florida

• Technical Writing
  • Develop, write, and edit a variety of technical documents, including reports, manuals, procedures, guidelines, presentations, and proposals.
  • Assist with writing statements of work (SOW) and other USACE related contracting and construction documents.
  • Ensure documents are clear, concise, and adhere to USACE standards and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and accurately translate it into user‑friendly documents.
• Document Translation
  • Translate technical and non‑technical documents from English to Spanish and Spanish to English with a high level of accuracy, maintaining intent, style, and tone.
  • Ensure translated materials meet linguistic, cultural, and technical standards for the intended audience in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
  • Proofread and edit translations for grammatical, syntactical, and formatting consistency.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with project teams to understand document objectives, technical requirements, and audience needs.
  • Serve as the linguistic and technical liaison between English‑ and Spanish‑speaking stakeholders.
  • Assist in creating bilingual glossaries and style guides to maintain consistency across projects.
• Formatting & Quality Assurance
  • Format documents to ensure readability, visual appeal, and compliance with project standards.
  • Conduct rigorous quality control reviews to ensure documents are free from errors and meet professional standards.
• Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve documentation and translation processes, tools, and workflows.
  • Stay updated on new trends, tools, and methodologies in technical writing and translation to enhance project efficiency.

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI/CAC is required.
• Strong understanding of engineering, construction terminology and concepts.
• Ability to produce accurate and error‑free documents under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with cultural nuances and linguistic differences in Spanish‑speaking regions, particularly the Caribbean.
• Knowledge of graphic design principles for document presentation (e.g., layout, typography) is preferred.
• Familiarity with project management tools like Smartsheet or Trello is preferred.
• Experience developing bilingual training materials or user guides is preferred.
• Native or near‑native proficiency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken) with exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills in both languages is required.
• Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with tools such as Adobe Acrobat and translation software (e.g., SDL Trados or MemoQ).
• Highly motivated self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines autonomously.

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in technical writing, document review, and document translation for engineering, construction, or related fields with demonstrated experience translating…