Description

We are seeking an Engineering Editor who will be responsible for providing overall technical review of content published in ACI’s magazine, Concrete International. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and edit manuscripts, industry features, and media content for technical quality, clarity, and consistency
• Review manuscripts for appropriateness for magazine readers
• Assist with management of revisions, version control, and reviews
• Write technical articles or assist authors with production of articles
• Follow editorial style guides, including house style and Chicago Manual of Style
• Coordinate peer reviewers for manuscripts as needed
• Oversee author edits for technical quality and accuracy
• Review products after final layout
• Answer technical questions and develop and maintain information on the ACI website
• Provide engineering support to other areas within ACI, as needed
• Miscellaneous projects as assigned

We offer: 

• Competitive wages and comprehensive health insurance program. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
• 403(b) Plan with generous employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Friendly work environment that encourages respect, trust, and integrity
• Commitment to our staff’s professional development
• Flextime

ACI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard and not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, and any other status protected by Federal, State, or Local laws.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, materials engineering, materials science, or related field required
• Master’s Degree or PhD in civil engineering, structural engineering, materials engineering, materials science, or related field desirable
• Registered professional engineer (P.E.) designation desired
• 5 years practical experience in concrete design, construction, repair, materials, research, or testing
• Strong understanding of civil and structural engineering principles, materials, and construction practices
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and technical writing skills
• Familiarity with codes and specifications related to concrete construction 
• Exposure to industry associations or technical societies is desirable
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
• Proficiency in engineering mathematics and dimensional analysis

An individual in this position will be required to attend conventions, trade shows, off-site meetings, industry conferences, training events, or other business-related events which could involve multi-day or multi-week overnight travel, including international travel to locations where sanitary and dietary circumstances may differ from those typical in your local environment.

This position requires the individual to work from ACI headquarters in Farmington Hills, MI.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to speak about complex matters before a wide variety of individuals or groups, either internally or externally
• Able to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Flexibility and willingness to take on new projects and tasks, as needed to ensure ACI’s success
• Ability to clearly communicate complicated subjects to an audience with a wide range of ability
• Capable of critically evaluating content and layout of materials
• Ability and desire to independently research topics relevant to technical content in all ACI work products
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Foreign language skills may be beneficial