Junior Technical Writer - Engineering Docs & SME Collaboration

Oceaneering; Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Mental Health

Retirement Savings

Life and Disability

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking a Technical Writer to develop and maintain technical documentation in a coordinated team environment. The role involves creating documents using MS Office and SGML/XML manuals, with hybrid work in Hanover, MD.

You will collaborate with managers and engineers, interpret drawings, and ensure documentation meets standards. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in English/Technical Writing or related field and 0–3 years of experience, plus the ability to obtain security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English/Technical Writing/Communications or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years preparing and reviewing technical materials for publication.
• Ability to work independently and in small teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across levels.
• Familiarity with engineering standards and proposal language.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research by reading sources and meeting SMEs.
• Read and interpret engineering information and drawings.
• Write product descriptions, theory of operations, and manuals.
• Write and edit documentation per published standards.
• Create simple illustrations and screen captures; coordinate designers.
• Submit drafts to SMEs and peers; incorporate comments.
• Provide periodic status reports to Project Managers and IPS Manager.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Read drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Technical Writing/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

XML editors

MadCap Flare

EPS

Job description

Oceaneering is seeking a Technical Writer to develop and maintain technical documentation in a coordinated team environment. The role involves creating documents using MS Office and SGML/XML manuals, with hybrid work in Hanover, MD.

You will collaborate with managers and engineers, interpret drawings, and ensure documentation meets standards. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in English/Technical Writing or related field and 0–3 years of experience, plus the ability to obtain security