Utility Technical Writer- #26-21437

US Tech Solutions; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer to develop, edit, and maintain engineering and technical documentation for utility operations, programs, standards, and projects. You will partner with engineers and SMEs to translate complex information into clear, user-friendly content.

The role emphasizes procedures, standards, and regulatory alignment, including NERC documentation. Hybrid schedule in Raleigh or Charlotte, NC with cross-team collaboration to improve knowledge management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; technical communication, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain technical documentation: procedures, standards, specifications, work instructions, process docs.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, SMEs to gather and validate content.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, concise docs for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, formatting, and compliance with standards.
• Manage document revisions, version control, and approvals.
• Review existing docs and recommend improvements for clarity and usability.
• Support knowledge management and documentation libraries.
• Develop and maintain NERC-compliance procedures and documentation.

Skills

Technical Writing

Engineering Documentation

Procedure & Standards Development

Document Control & Version Management

Technical Content Review

Stakeholder Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Job description

Duration: 12 Months

Note: CW can sit in Raleigh or Charlotte. Hybrid schedule required.

Job 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.

Key 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.
• Develop, edit, and maintain NERC compliance procedures and supporting documentation to ensure alignment with applicable NERC Reliability Standards

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.

Preferred 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

Required Skills

• Technical Writing & Editing
• Engineering Documentation
• Procedure & Standards Development
• Document Control & Version Management
• Technical Content Review
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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