Technical Content Specialist, Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics

The Technical Content Specialist (Content Developer II) provides advanced editorial, writing, and content-development support for the Arizona Transportation Institute (AZTI) and its partners, including the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This position is responsible for developing high-quality written products, managing editorial workflows, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal documentation standards, and producing clear, compelling communication materials for technical and non-technical audiences. The Specialist serves as the primary editor for research communication deliverables and contributes to outreach, proposal development, and assist with organizational communication strategies.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Technical Editing & Publications Management

• Serve as the technical editor for all research and technical deliverables prepared for AZTI, ADOT, and FHWA.
• Edit reports for clarity, grammar, structure, tone, and adherence to Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Ensure research deliverables are accurate, well-organized, and suitable for both technical and general audiences.
• Oversee document layout, graphics integration, and visual communication elements in coordination with faculty and project teams.
• Maintain and ensure compliance of editorial style guides, templates, formatting standards, and publication workflows.
• Assist in the preparation, formatting, and publication of annual reports, faculty publications, academic contributions, and newsletters.

Content Development & Technical Writing

• Lead the planning, development, and production of a broad range of written materials, including research summaries, articles, brochures, press releases, profiles, backgrounders, web content, and social media posts.
• Write analytic, interpretive, and highly specialized features based on subject-matter expertise, translating complex technical topics into accessible narratives.
• Research topics, conduct interviews, verify accuracy, and determine content structure, messaging, and layout.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and project managers to produce technically accurate and well-crafted written materials aligned with project and communication goals.
• Support outreach activities by preparing creative communication materials and managing content development and posting for social media channels, including LinkedIn.

Process Management & Compliance Oversight

• Manage document workflows, including review cycles, revision tracking, version control, approvals, and final submission.
• Ensure all documentation complies with AZTI, ADOT, FHWA, and federal formatting and accessibility requirements.
• Track document revisions and maintain complete version history for reports, deliverables, and supporting materials.
• Provide editing and writing support for grant proposals, including alignment with funding agency guidelines and narrative clarity.

Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach

• Coordinate closely with researchers, project managers, and external partners to ensure seamless editorial processes and high-quality outputs.
• Work with outreach and communications teams to align messaging and presentation across materials and platforms.
• Prepare materials for state and federal transportation partners and participate in stakeholder coordination meetings.
• Travel to Phoenix one to two times per month to collaborate with ADOT, FHWA, and other transportation stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mastery skill of English grammar, punctuation, style, and editorial standards.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder needs simultaneously.
• Foundational knowledge of transportation planning concepts, research methodologies, and technical terminology; familiarity with ADA requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards, and public-sector documentation guidelines.
• Knowledge of federal and state funding terminology, formatting requirements, and submission protocols; proficient in using collaborative document platforms such as Box, Google Docs, or comparable systems.
• Ability to interpret and clearly convey complex technical information for diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skill in Adobe Acrobat and advanced Microsoft Word formatting tools.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience editing technical materials in engineering, transportation, or scientific disciplines.
• Familiarity with ADOT, FHWA, or comparable agency standards and technical publication requirements.
• Experience using layout and design tools such as Canva, Adobe InDesign, or similar software.

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).