technical translator

Buro Happold

<div><p>Do you have a passion for language and precision - and want to make an impact on some of the region&rsquo;s most iconic projects? Your expertise in translation and linguistic review could make you our next Translator in Jeddah.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.</b></p><p>
From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it&rsquo;ll be anything but ordinary.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Your next role</b></p><p>
Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.</p><p>
You&rsquo;ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that&rsquo;s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Your key duties</b></p><p>
Buro Happold is looking for a skilled Translator &amp; Proofreader to join our team in Jeddah and play a key role in delivering high-quality Arabic-English translation and linguistic support across a wide range of technical and non-technical content. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced language specialist who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and is passionate about precision, clarity, and cross-cultural communication.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Translate a variety of documents- such as technical reports, contracts, drawings, manuals, and specifications- between Arabic and English, ensuring accuracy and tone are preserved.</li><li>
Review and proofread translated materials to eliminate grammatical, linguistic, and typographical errors.</li><li>
Interpret complex technical terminology clearly and accurately in both languages.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to clarify terminology and context.</li><li>
Support internal and external communications by ensuring alignment with Buro Happold&rsquo;s standards and messaging.</li><li>
Maintain and update terminology databases and translation memory tools.</li><li>
Work efficiently across multiple deadlines and content types, from legal and technical to commercial and academic.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Your skills and experience</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.</li><li>
Minimum of two years&rsquo; experience in technical translation, ideally within the consulting or engineering sectors.</li><li>
Full professional fluency in Arabic and English, with a deep understanding of cultural and linguistic nuances</li><li>
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.</li><li>
Proficiency in MS Office, translation software, and document management systems</li><li>
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Must be a Saudi national.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
What we offer you</b></p><p>
Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world&rsquo;s most respected consultancies.</p><ul><li>
Hybrid working arrangements</li><li>
Attractive salary and benefits package</li><li>
A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you</li><li>
Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions</li><li>
An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won&rsquo;t be far from the exceptional.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
At Buro Happold, everyone else&rsquo;s extraordinary is just our everyday. </b><b>Apply today and be a part of our legacy.</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
A place for everyone</b></p><p>
Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
</p><p>Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other&rsquo;s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don&rsquo;t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.</p><p>
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.</p><p>
Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.</p><p></p><p><br>
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Translator

Hyosung

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:</b></p>
<ul><li>Responsible for listening, understanding and translating spoken statements interchangeably in Korean and English.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Speak, relay messages, clearly, accurately and quickly</li></ul>
<ul><li>Translate a variety of material, particularly technological and engineering documentation, from Korean to English (and vice-versa) in various production and business settings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Organize translated material and finalize translation according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Retain and develop specialist knowledge on technical areas of translation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Willingness to learn and perform the job skills in production, while gaining a firm understanding of the transformer industry.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Compile technical terms and information terms into glossaries and terminology.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Apply cultural knowledge to produce a meaningful translation of the original message.</li></ul><br>
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THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED.</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>THE NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:</b></p>
<ul><li>Support and make recommendations to improve HICO policies and procedures.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Perform other functions as assigned.</li></ul></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p><b>EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:</b></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Minimum 2-3 years of related experiences, as a translator, interpreter or similar role.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Must be fluent in Korean and English (written and spoken)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Developed written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience in a manufacturing environment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Time management skills</li></ul>
<ul><li>Proficient in MS Office, ability to meet deadlines, grasp new concepts, has the ability to build good relationships.</li></ul></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p><b>PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE:</b></p>
<ul><li>Ability to work at elevated heights and climb stairs or ladders.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Stand and walk minimum 6-8 hours per day.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to sit, squat, bend, stretch, twist, crawl, kneel, and reach above the shoulders frequently as required to perform essential job functions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to perform repetitive movements.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to use all applicable PPE including but not limited to hard hat, safety toe shoes, safety glasses, and gloves.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to creatively work through manufacturing challenges as they arise.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to use office equipment, such as: PC, photocopier, etc.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing projects and workload.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to work with diverse groups.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to analyze data.</li></ul>
</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities<br>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Translator (Korean/English) - 2nd shift

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:</b></p>
<ul><li>Responsible for listening, understanding and translating spoken statements interchangeably in Spanish and English.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Speak, relay messages, clearly, accurately and quickly</li></ul>
<ul><li>Translate a variety of material, particularly technological and engineering documentation, from Spanish to English (and vice-versa) in various production and business settings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Organize translated material and finalize translation according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Retain and develop specialist knowledge on technical areas of translation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Willingness to learn and perform the job skills in production, while gaining a firm understanding of the transformer industry.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Compile technical terms and information terms into glossaries and terminology.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Apply cultural knowledge to produce a meaningful translation of the original message.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p>
THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED.</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p><b>THE NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:</b></p>
<ul><li>Support and make recommendations to improve HICO policies and procedures.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Perform other functions as assigned.</li></ul></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p><b>EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:</b></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Minimum 2-3 years of related experiences, as a translator, interpreter or similar role.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Must be fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Developed written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience in a manufacturing environment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Time management skills</li></ul>
<ul><li>Proficient in MS Office, ability to meet deadlines, grasp new concepts, has the ability to build good relationships.</li></ul></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p><b>PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE:</b></p>
<ul><li>Ability to work at elevated heights and climb stairs or ladders.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Stand and walk minimum 6-8 hours per day.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to sit, squat, bend, stretch, twist, crawl, kneel, and reach above the shoulders frequently as required to perform essential job functions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to perform repetitive movements.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to use all applicable PPE including but not limited to hard hat, safety toe shoes, safety glasses, and gloves.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to creatively work through manufacturing challenges as they arise.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to use office equipment, such as: PC, photocopier, etc.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing projects and workload.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to work with diverse groups.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to analyze data.</li></ul>
</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities<br>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Translator (Spanish/English) - 2nd shift

Translator (Spanish/English) - 1st Shift

Awami Financial (Private) Limited

<p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p>As a Chinese Translator, your major task will be to accurately and effectively translate written or spoken text from Chinese to English and Urdu (or vice versa). You may work on documents, emails, websites, marketing materials, legal texts, technical documents, and other forms of content.</p><p>Role:</p><p>&middot; Convert written or spoken content from Chinese to English and Urdu or English to Chinese, maintaining accuracy, clarity, and context.</p><p>&middot; Have a thorough awareness of Chinese culture to guarantee that cultural references and colloquial expressions are translated correctly.</p><p>&middot; Collaborate with clients, project managers, and other team members to clarify project requirements, discuss potential challenges, and deliver high-quality translations.</p><p>&middot; Efficiently manage multiple translation assignments, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks accordingly.</p><p>&middot; Provide language support for various tasks within the organization, such as interpreting during meetings or conferences, if required.</p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><p>&middot; Native or near-native fluency in both Chinese and English.</p><p>&middot; A bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience may be considered.</p><p>. HSK level 5 or 6.</p><p>&middot; Previous experience as a professional translator.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Chinese Translator

Runergy Alabama

<div>Description:<p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Position Summary</b></h3><p>
We are seeking a highly skilled Bilingual Translator fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English to support business operations for a temporary 6-month assignment. This role will be based offsite in the Charlotte, NC area and will focus on accurate translation and interpretation of both written and verbal communications to ensure effective collaboration between English- and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li>
Provide accurate, real-time verbal interpretation between Mandarin Chinese and English during meetings, calls, and virtual discussions</li><li>
Translate written documents, including emails, reports, policies, and technical materials, ensuring clarity and cultural accuracy</li><li>
Review and proofread translated materials for accuracy, grammar, and consistency</li><li>
Serve as a communication bridge between teams, ensuring intent and tone are appropriately conveyed</li><li>
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business and employee information</li><li>
Support cross-functional teams with translation needs as required</li><li>
Adapt translations to suit business context, industry terminology, and audience</li></ul>
Requirements:<p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li>
Fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English (spoken and written) required</li><li>
Proven experience in translation and/or interpretation in a professional setting</li><li>
Strong understanding of cultural nuances and business communication practices in both languages</li><li>
Excellent written communication and proofreading skills</li><li>
Ability to work independently in a remote/offsite environment</li><li>
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual communication tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom)</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li>
Prior experience supporting corporate, manufacturing, or technical environments</li><li>
Certification in translation or interpretation (e.g., ATA or equivalent)</li><li>
Experience working in cross-cultural or international business settings</li></ul></div>

Billingual Translator - Temporary Assignment

Tamatem Games

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 About the Role: We are seeking skilled and culturally aware Freelance Translators for a limited-term contract focused on the Arabic and Turkish gaming markets. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between these two languages, ensuring that game narratives, UI, and marketing materials are not only linguistically accurate but culturally adapted for the target audience.
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   MTPE &amp; Editing: Perform high-quality Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) to ensure content is accurate, coherent, and flows naturally
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   Proofreading: Review and polish game text and related materials to ensure they are free of grammatical errors and inconsistencies
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   Localization: Adapt content to suit the nuances of the MENA and Turkish markets, specifically flagging and adjusting culturally sensitive content
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   Quality Assurance: Maintain strict attention to detail to ensure terminology consistency across the project
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   Language Proficiency: Native-level proficiency in either Arabic or Turkish with professional fluency in the other pair
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   Experience: Proven experience in translation, specifically within the video game industry
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   Gamer Profile: A passionate gamer with a deep understanding of gaming terminology, genres, and mechanics
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   Cultural Knowledge: Excellent understanding of the target market's cultural, religious, and social nuances (crucial for localizing sensitive content)
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   Technical Skills: Must have experience using MemoQ
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   Language Proficiency: Native-level proficiency in either Arabic or Turkish with professional fluency in the other pair
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   Experience: Proven experience in translation, specifically within the video game industry
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   Gamer Profile: A passionate gamer with a deep understanding of gaming terminology, genres, and mechanics
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   Cultural Knowledge: Excellent understanding of the target market's cultural, religious, and social nuances (crucial for localizing sensitive content)
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Remotely Freelance Game Translator (English/Arabic to Turkish)

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