Remote Technical Writer

Lensa; Chesapeake (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lensa is seeking a Remote Technical Writer to support engineers in producing technical documents for nuclear reactor projects. The role involves ensuring documentation quality, collaborating with experts, and managing various documentation processes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and experience in technical writing within regulated environments.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience in technical writing within a regulated environment.
• Proficiency in editing documents with a focus on detail.
• Ability to develop new content from product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical writing support for documentation.
• Ensure project deliverables are executed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to create documentation.

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate's degree acceptable

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Adobe software

Job description

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REMOTE Technical Writer

Job Description

We are seeking a Remote Technical Writer to support and collaborate with engineers in producing technical specifications, reports, manuals, presentations, procedures, and other documents for new commercial nuclear reactor projects. The role involves technical document reviews to ensure adherence to formatting and document standards, as well as assisting in various configuration management areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical writing support and updates for both new and existing documentation.
• Ensure project deliverables are executed on time, with high quality, and within budget.
• Develop quality and user-friendly formats and templates in accordance with industry and customer standards.
• Edit and manage technical documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to create and implement documentation.
• Prioritize, organize, and complete multiple activities while meeting established deadlines.
• Collect, analyze, and compile information from various resources to create or edit procedures, reports, and documents.
• Manage review and approval processes for documents, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Create, manage, and maintain websites, libraries, storage repositories, workflows, newsletters, etc., as assigned.
• Process engineering changes through appropriate data management systems.
• Update project schedules regularly and perform requirements traceability and publishing as required.
• Support input into the Product Lifecycle Management System (PLM) and the Nuclear Collaboration System.
• Perform records management functions and records maintenance activities, as assigned.
• Conduct training for other staff members on Configuration Management functions.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree (Associate's degree acceptable) in a related field.
• Experience in technical writing within a regulated environment.
• Proficiency in editing documents, with a focus on detail and adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Mastery of MS Word, and proficiency with MS PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with Adobe software for creating and modifying PDF files.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in technical writing within nuclear business, quality assurance, engineering, or computer technology.
• Ability to develop new content from product specifications, interviews with technical subject experts, and other resources.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as word processing, presentation packages, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Team-focused personality with a willingness to ask questions and seek help.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) carefully.
  
  

Work Environment

• This position is remote, requiring heavy interaction via Teams. You will be part of a fast-paced environment with a large project and diverse teams involved.
  
  

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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