Part Time Technical Translator

ENERCON is a multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental services firm dedicated to driving efficiency and sustainability throughout energy, power, and technology-related industries. Our culture is defined by our commitment to excellence and investment in our employee’s growth and development.

Due to continued growth, our Nuclear Services Group is currently seeking a Part-time Technical Translator (Brazilian Portuguese – English) working to support our team working remotely out of offices through the US.

This would be a remote position, though visits may be required to our offices in California and Washington as well as to Brazil. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and innovative group that is establishing cyber security plans for power generating facilities. In this role, you would be responsible for the translation of technical documents, such as machine instructions, into a different language as well as other translation services for the team for the duration of the project.

Responsibilities (including but are not limited to)

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Brazilian language and culture.
• Translate technical documents between Portuguese and English. The documents will cover the topical area of cyber security plans and policies.
• Provide written translations for project correspondence (emails, project documents, etc.).
• Provide simultaneous or consecutive interpreter support during meetings and other instances where verbal communication is needed.
• Travel occasionally to Brazil to provide translation and interpreter support.
• Assist with other project-related activities, as needed.

Required Qualifications / skills

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in both written translation and interpretation activities
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (Brazil) between 15-25% of the time; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks.
• Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
• Good writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to translate both Brazilian Portuguese to English and English to Brazilian Portuguese in a professional capacity, including when industry-specific terms may not have an equivalent in a different language.
• Fluency in Portuguese (Brazil) and English: strong written and communication skills in both Portuguese and English, and a strong knowledge of Brazilian culture.
• Bachelors Degree or advanced certification in a technical discipline such as engineering, computer science, or cyber security.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong understanding of cultural differences and expectations between US and Brazilian counterparts.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings; ENERCON and client-specific background checks; and an annual motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company and client policies.

Preferred Qualifications / skills

• Experience with IT security topics including policies and procedures.
• Technical field experience in translation and interpretation.

Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

Enercon Services, Inc (ENERCON) offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. Our people are the driving force behind our work. Together, we advance industry and drive innovation.

ENERCON does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.