E&I Technical Author

Westlakes Recruit; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an E&I Technical Author for a contract position with remote working options. The role involves creating and maintaining essential technical documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience along with a strong understanding of electrical systems and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience preparing documentation for E&I design, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems including drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documentation including system descriptions and specifications.
• Ensure all documentation complies with company and industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to verify technical information.

Skills

Technical documentation

Collaboration with engineers

Version control

Understanding of electrical systems

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering

Job description

Overview

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a E&I Technical Author interested in opportunities on a contract basis with remote working.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system descriptions, specifications, and design reports.
• Drawings, I/O lists, wiring and loop diagrams, and cable schedules.
• Installation, testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Operation and maintenance manuals, and handover documentation.
• Translate engineering data, drawings, and schematics into clear and structured documents.
• Ensure all documentation complies with company, client, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams to gather and verify technical information.
• Manage document revisions, version control, and formatting consistency.
• Support quality reviews, audits, and updates to documentation templates and processes.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience preparing documentation for E&I design, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems, including drawings and schematics.
• Good working knowledge of industry standards
• Ability to interpret complex technical information and present it clearly