Architectural/Engineering Technical Writer

Qualtim, Inc.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work environment

Health and dental insurance

26 days PTO and holidays

Educational assistance

Company events

Relaxed dress code

Job summary

DrJ Engineering in Madison, WI seeks an Architectural/Engineering Technical Writer to support product certification of innovative building products. The role requires understanding building codes and strong technical communication.

You will research code requirements, draft Technical Evaluation Reports, review test data, and summarize QA documentation. Collaboration with engineers and operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• A dedication to effective time management, budget tracking, and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Research building code requirements for product certification.
• Draft Technical Evaluation Reports (code compliance evaluation reports).
• Review and summarize test data for product evaluation.
• Review quality assurance and quality control documentation for completeness.
• Collaborate with engineers, product testing staff and operations teammates to serve customer needs most efficiently and effectively.
• Participate in continuing education regarding building code content, construction methods, industry trends, and customer products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Budget tracking

Prioritization

Building codes

Construction practices

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Bachelor's degree in technical communication

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Architectural/Engineering Technical Writer

Company

DrJ

Are you a writer with a background in construction, specifications writing, engineering mechanics, and/or building codes? Join the DrJ Engineering team as an Architectural/Engineering Technical Writer.

Help our experienced team revolutionize the building industry in an upbeat and fast-paced work environment with generous benefits!

DrJ Engineering is seeking an organized individual with strong technical and written communication skills to join our established team. This is a full-time position focused on product certification of innovative, groundbreaking building products. The position requires an understanding of building codes and standards. Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ingenuity are a must!

Responsibilities

• Research building code requirements for product certification.
• Draft Technical Evaluation Reports (code compliance evaluation reports).
• Review and summarize test data for product evaluation.
• Review quality assurance and quality control documentation for completeness.
• Collaborate with engineers, product testing staff and operations teammates to serve customer needs most efficiently and effectively.
• Participate in continuing education regarding building code content, construction methods, industry trends, and customer products.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• A dedication to effective time management, budget tracking, and prioritization.

Preferred

• Familiarity with building codes and standards.
• Knowledge of general construction practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• A Bachelor’s degree (or several years of field experience) in construction management, technical communication, engineering, architecture, or a technical field that allows for effectively fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
• Hybrid remote work environment
• Generous health/dental/vision insuranceand Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 26 days of PTO, including two weeks of paid vacation PLUS six personal/sick days and 10 paid holidays. In year four, paid vacation time goes up to three weeks.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-Term disability, Life, AD&D insurance
• Discounted tuition for onsite childcare
• Relaxed dress code
• Bonus pay based on individual and company performance
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Company events for team members to connect with each other outside of work
• Individual office space

About DrJ

Founded in 2011, one of DrJ Engineering LLC’s primary objectives is to support the construction industry by evaluating new and innovative building materials, products, services, designs, and/or methods of constructionfor use in the structural and building envelope sector. In 2015, DrJ received its ANSI accreditation as a product certification body under ISO/IEC 17065 to provide certification within our area of expertise.

The team at DrJ works alongside creative companies to bring new and existing products, processes, and services to the market professionally, reliably, and cost-effectively through generally accepted engineering practice and our unique approach to ANAB ISO/IEC 17065 accredited certification services. We excel at providing code compliance for alternative materials through research reports called Technical Evaluation Reports (TER), which include the option for signed and sealed TERs, giving clients, design professionals, and building officials a higher level of confidence in the certified product.

As the engineering branch of the Qualtim family of brands, DrJ is part of an exceptional team focused on providing innovative solutions and support in a variety of areas that can make all the difference for the future success of our clients. Learn more about how we help building innovation thrive.