Specification Writer

M&J Engineering; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

M&J Engineering is seeking a Specification Writer to support WMATA in Rockville, Maryland. This role is crucial for ensuring elevator and escalator projects meet safety and compliance standards.

The Specification Writer will develop and maintain specifications, collaborate with teams, and attend necessary meetings. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in technical writing and strong communication skills. M&J provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in technical writing for infrastructure planning and engineering.
• Experience in technical writing for standards, SOPs, and handbooks.
• Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide updates to existing specifications and develop new ones.
• Create standard operating procedures for modernization.
• Collaborate with project team and WMATA personnel.

Skills

Technical writing

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Job description

M&J is seeking a Specification Writer to support the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). This role is critical in ensuring that specifications for elevator and escalator projects meet safety, reliability, and compliance standards. The Specification Writer will focus on developing, updating, and maintaining technical specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and related documentation to support modernization and maintenance efforts.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s affirmative action plan. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our affirmative action plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide updates to WMATA’s existing elevator and escalator specifications as well as develop specifications to be used for future elevator and escalator replacements and modernization as required
• Work with ELES staff to create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for elevator and escalator modernization
• Create work plans for elevator and escalator modernization
• Develop a data‑driven predictive maintenance program in collaboration with ELES staff
• Collaborate with the project team to support the drafting of written materials
• Collaborate with ELES staff to collect lessons learned and update WMATA’s maintenance documentation for elevators and escalators
• Coordinate with WMATA personnel to accomplish tasks assigned
• Prepare list of materials needed and action items needed to complete task
• Respond to WMATA questions related to this scope
• Provide draft copies of all documents to relevant stakeholders prior to finalization
• Respond to WMATA comments regarding draft documents
• Attend all required meetings
• Other duties as assigned by WMATA Task Manager

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in technical writing for infrastructure planning and/or engineering projects
• Experience in technical writing for standards, rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and handbooks
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills

Benefits

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. To all full‑time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.