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Technical Writer

Washington DC

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced and successful Technical Writer to create and edit a variety of written products for the heavy civil infrastructure and rail industries. They will work with other technical staff to create accurate and timely written products such as audits reports, annual reports, correspondence, web content, manuals, and publications.

This is a long term, full-time, on-site position located in Washington DC.

Responsibilities

  • Develop writing plans and manage writing projects.
  • Plan, format, structure, write, edit, and finalize written products.
  • Conduct research and ensure the use of proper technical terminology.
  • Prepare and edit written materials and proof the work of others for grammatical errors.
  • Gather data and collaborate with others to draft, review, and edit written content for external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with technical professionals throughout the writing, editing, and publication stages of written products.
  • Synthesize technical information (e.g., inspection results, audit findings, and the results on investigations) in a concise manner for consumption by audiences of technical and non-technical personnel (e.g., subject matter experts, regulatory personnel, press, elected officials, and the general public).
  • Assist in the creation of supporting materials such as illustrations and tables.

Skills and Attributes

  • Must possess excellent English-language written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
  • Must be highly skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking.
  • Must possess excellent collaboration skills.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years’ experience working as a technical writer, preferably within the rail transit industry.
  • Knowledge of rail transit terminology and operations.
  • Experience creating written products in accordance with style guides.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project management experience and/or credentials.
  • Experience with social media applications such as Twitter and WordPress or other web-publishing tools.
  • Experience preparing or updating a style guide.

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $52-125k annually. The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate’s level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, etc.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

  • Unlimited Flexible Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care)
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
  • 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution
  • Formal Career Planning and Professional Development Program
  • $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development
  • Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
  • Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement
  • Free Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support with a Registered Dietitian
  • Free Personal Financial Planning Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus #IN-LNJS

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All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

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