Technical Writer Utility Programs
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Job Location:
Walnut Creek, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 29 - 37
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.) work from home eligible
Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt
Department: Utility Services
Reports To: Program or Quality Management Leadership
Pay Range: $29/hour - $37/hour
Position Summary
The Technical Writer Utility Programs supports the development maintenance and governance of technical and procedural documentation for regulated utility programs. This role plays a key part in ensuring program documentation is accurate consistent auditable and aligned with client standards regulatory requirements and internal quality systems.
The Technical Writer works closely with program managers engineers GIS specialists and quality teams to translate complex technical and operational information into clear structured documentation that supports day-to-day execution compliance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Documentation & Content Development
- Develop edit and maintain procedures work instructions job aids and administrative controls
- Translate technical operational and regulatory requirements into clear user-friendly documentation
- Ensure documentation is written in a consistent style and format and is easily understood by both technical and non-technical audiences
- Support document control processes including versioning approvals change tracking and archival
- Ensure documentation aligns with client governance regulatory expectations and internal quality management systems
- Update documentation in response to audits corrective actions process changes or continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner with engineers GIS specialists program managers and subject matter experts to gather technical inputs
- Participate in document reviews to validate accuracy completeness and usability
- Support quality management compliance and program governance efforts through clear and well-structured documentation
- Identify opportunities to improve documentation clarity usability and consistency
- Incorporate lessons learned and best practices into updated or new documentation
- Support standardization of templates formats and documentation approaches across programs
Education
- Bachelors degree in Technical Writing Communications English or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- 47 years of professional technical writing experience
- Experience developing documentation for regulated technical or operational environments
- Strong written communication editing and proofreading skills
- Ability to quickly understand complex technical concepts and processes
- Experience working with document management systems and version control
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple documentation tasks and deadlines
- Experience supporting utility infrastructure engineering or compliance-driven programs
- Familiarity with quality management systems audit support or regulatory documentation
The salary range for this position is provided in good faith and is subject to variation based on geographic location candidate experience and market conditions. Final compensation will be determined after a comprehensive evaluation of the candidates qualifications and alignment with the role.
In accordance with applicable pay transparency lawsincluding but not limited to those in California Colorado New York Washington and other jurisdictionswe disclose salary ranges to promote equity and transparency. Where required by law compensation and benefits information will be included in job postings or made available upon request.
This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and standards of the position but is not exhaustive. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties that are reasonably related to their role and consistent with company policies and applicable labor laws.
Employee welfare and development is important to us and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification. We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes:
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
PEACE OF MIND
- Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Basic Life/AD&D
- 401(k) plan
WORK/LIFE BALANCE
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Leave of Absence
- Flexible Work Schedules
ADDITIONAL PERKS
- Employee Referral Program
- Professional Development
- Charitable Contribution Match
Based in Walnut Creek CA with offices nationwide Celerity energy engineers perform a critical leadership role as strategic liaisons between data assets and the teams that make projects happen in the field.
See full details and meet our leadership team on our website: is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veterans status or other status protected by applicable law.
Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This position is open to individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Adobe Acrobat
- Content Management Systems
- Technical Writing
- Visio
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sharepoint
- XML
- Confluence
- Wiki Systems
- Word Processing
- Writing Skills
About Company
Celerity Consulting Group is a risk management consulting firm for electric & gas utilities to optimize information and maximize results.
