Technical Writer

Consulting Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer for a 12-month contract to develop, edit, and maintain engineering documentation supporting utility operations and projects. You will work with engineers and subject matter experts to translate complex technical information into clear, user-friendly content.

The role requires 5+ years of technical writing experience in technical environments, strong editing and document control skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and document

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of technical writing experience supporting engineering, utility, industrial, manufacturing, or other technical organizations.
• Experience developing technical procedures, specifications, standards, and work instructions.
• Strong technical editing, proofreading, and document control skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
• Ability to work directly with engineers and technical subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain technical documentation, including engineering procedures, standards, specifications, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, and subject matter experts to gather and validate technical content.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, concise documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, formatting, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Manage document revisions, version control, and approval workflows.
• Review existing documentation and recommend improvements for clarity and usability.
• Support knowledge management initiatives and documentation libraries.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Document control

MS Office

Collaboration with engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Document management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Contract duration: 12-month contract, possibility of extension or conversion

Description: The Technical Writer is responsible for developing, editing, and maintaining engineering and technical documentation that supports utility operations, engineering programs, standards, procedures, and projects. This role partners closely with engineers and technical subject matter experts to translate complex technical information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain technical documentation, including engineering procedures, standards, specifications, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, and subject matter experts to gather and validate technical content.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, concise documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, formatting, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Manage document revisions, version control, and approval workflows.
• Review existing documentation and recommend improvements for clarity and usability.
• Support knowledge management initiatives and documentation libraries.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of technical writing experience supporting engineering, utility, industrial, manufacturing, or other technical organizations.
• Experience developing technical procedures, specifications, standards, and work instructions.
• Strong technical editing, proofreading, and document control skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
• Ability to work directly with engineers and technical subject matter experts.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting electric utility, energy, transmission, distribution, or engineering organizations.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, technical standards, and regulatory documentation.
• Experience with document control, quality systems, and version management processes.
• Familiarity with NERC FAC, MOD, TPL, and CIP Reliability standards

Do you now or in the future require sponsorship (e.g. H-1B)? Y/N

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