Assistant Technical Writer

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) seeks an entry-level Assistant Technical Writer to support the Engineering organization by drafting, editing, and formatting technical documents, proposals, job descriptions, SOPs, and other written deliverables.

You will work closely with engineering, proposals, and business operations teams to ensure documents are clear, consistent, and professionally presented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or other relevant writing discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Willingness to work onsite at one of our existing engineering offices, preferably Spokane, WA; Portland, OR; or Boise, ID.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, edits, and formats technical documents, job descriptions, proposals, reports, and internal communications for clarity, grammar, and consistency
• Supports the Engineering and Proposals teams with formatting, styling, and version control of written deliverables
• Maintains and applies document templates and style guides to ensure a consistent voice and format across deliverables
• Assists in the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal reference materials
• Coordinates with subject matter experts across engineering disciplines to translate technical content into clear, well-organized writing
• Supports layout, formatting, and light graphic coordination for proposals and presentations
• Proofreads and quality-checks documents prior to distribution or submission
• Brings potential document or process-related issues, along with possible solutions, to the attention of the responsible party
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and professionalism of all written work product

Skills

Strong writing, editing, proofreading

Microsoft Office proficiency

Collaborative communication

Technical writing aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or other writing discipline

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About This Role

The Assistant Technical Writer supports the Engineering organization by drafting, editing, and formatting technical documents, proposals, job descriptions, standard operating procedures, and other written deliverables. This entry-level role is well suited to a developing writer who wants to build a career in technical and engineering communications, working closely with engineering, proposals, and business operations teams to ensure documents are clear, consistent, and professionally presented.

What You'll Do

Duties

• Drafts, edits, and proofreads technical documents, job descriptions, proposals, reports, and internal communications for clarity, grammar, and consistency
• Supports the Engineering and Proposals teams with formatting, styling, and version control of written deliverables
• Maintains and applies document templates and style guides to ensure a consistent voice and format across deliverables
• Assists in the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal reference materials
• Coordinates with subject matter experts across engineering disciplines to translate technical content into clear, well-organized writing
• Supports layout, formatting, and light graphic coordination for proposals and presentations
• Proofreads and quality-checks documents prior to distribution or submission
• Brings potential document or process-related issues, along with possible solutions, to the attention of the responsible party
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and professionalism of all written work product

What You'll Bring

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or other relevant writing discipline
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Willingness to work onsite at one of our existing engineering offices, preferably Spokane, WA; Portland, OR; or Boise, ID

Competencies & Skills

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Any relevant publications or published writing samples are a plus
• Prior experience in a technical, engineering, or corporate writing environment
• Familiarity with AP style or other formal technical writing standards

Travel Requirements

• Travel: Minimal- up to 5% of the time, as needed for coordination with engineering offices

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.