Technical Writer/Editor 3 (Safety Basis; Remote)
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:
- Preferred qualifications include experience editing DOE Safety Basis documents (DSA, TSR, USQ-related documentation); familiarity with configuration management and formal document review processes.
Desired Skills:
- 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!