Role summary / purpose
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.
Requirements - education & experience
- 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.
Required skills
- Technical Writing & Editing
- Engineering Documentation
- Procedure & Standards Development
- Document Control & Version Management
- Technical Content Review
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Nice-to-have / preferred skills
- 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.
Employment details - type, location, hours
Hybrid schedule required. Position can be located in Raleigh or Charlotte.