Technical Writer for Utility Projects & PMO

intellipro

Reno (NV)

On-site

USD 166,194,000 - 177,655,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

IntelliPro is seeking a Technical Writer - Utility for a contract role in Reno, NV. The writer will develop, maintain, and improve project documentation for electrical utility capital and operational projects, translating complex technical data into clear materials.

The role collaborates with project managers, engineers, and regulatory teams to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3–7 years of technical writing or project controls

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, Business Administration, Engineering Technology, Project Management, or related field.
3-7 years of technical writing, project documentation, or project controls experience.
Experience supporting capital projects, engineering projects, construction projects, or utility operations preferred.
Experience working in a regulated industry strongly preferred.
Familiarity with transmission, distribution, substation, or utility infrastructure projects is desirable.
Advanced technical writing, editing, and document formatting skills.
Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
Knowledge of project lifecycle management and PMO processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams.
Experience with document management systems and collaboration platforms.
Familiarity with scheduling and project management tools such as Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier, Power BI, Maximo.

Responsibilities

Provides technical writing and content management support for creating and maintaining project management related policies, procedures, manuals, white papers, presentations and other documentation as required.
Identify opportunities to improve documentation processes and increase efficiency.
Assist with implementation and continuous improvement of PMO methodologies and best practices.
Maintain version control and document management protocols.
Participates in meetings or interviews with subject matter experts to obtain technical understanding and clarification of documentation requirements.
Coordinates requests for documentation and evidence.
Creates spreadsheets that compile large sets of data for evaluation and presentation.
Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
Performs related duties as assigned.