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Technical Writer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Richland, MI - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 85000 - 87000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (16 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Title:Technical Writer
Location:Richland WA
Location:Richland WA
Clearance:No must have ability to obtain a government secret clearance.
Citizenship Requirement:US Citizenship is required.
Req #:4105 (3527)
Citizenship Requirement:US Citizenship is required.
Req #:4105 (3527)
Salary:$85000 - $87000
Expected Contract Length:1 year with potential for extensions or renewals.
Project Overview
Job Summary:
Plans writes edits proofreads and coordinates the production of moderate to complex technical documents and presentations with accuracy consistency professional quality and conformance to appropriate style guide. Complexity is determined by technical terminology length scope production methods and client direction.
Major Responsibilities:
- Plans writes edits proofreads and coordinates the production of simple to moderately complex technical documents procedures and other print and electronic media.
- Plans format of documents organizes content writes/edits text and provides instructions for final reproduction.
- May collaborate with authors subject matter experts and professional staff while preparing a full range of technical documents.
- Reviews document requirements with customers and provides guidance for successful and timely product completion.
- May recommend and coordinate document formatting form development graphic design reprographics and document processing support.
- Edits draft documents to industry and government standards while conforming to appropriate style guide and other document-related procedures.
- Ensures that material is structured and formatted logically and resolves inconsistencies.
- Works with authors to resolve editorial and/or content issues.
- Monitors job progress and alerts responsible supervisor when schedules appear to be in jeopardy.
- Maintains electronic file management and configuration control.
- May make recommendations for work process improvements procedures and practices.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen physical (if located at the construction site) and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge)
- Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concernsincluding sensitive countries state sponsors of terrorism countries of risk and other designated countriesare subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Professional customer service skills.
- Capable of functioning professionally and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
- Flexible to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.
- Able to work overtime on short notice as needed.
- Proficient with standard document formatting/editing/production software including electronic comment incorporation importing graphic files formatting tables and applying templates.
- Able to write review format and edit simple to complex documents while conforming to appropriate style guide and other document related guides and procedures.
- Able to identify and apply appropriate level of edit based on considerations such as customer expectation audience visibility turn-around time and project/corporate standards.
- Able to act as a lead writer/editor for a full range of technical documentation large multifunctional high-profile document assignments and other publication products while interfacing with authors subject matter experts publications staff and document control staff.
- Knowledge of grammatical rules spelling composition style and relevant technical discipline vocabulary.
- Familiar with electronic content management system(ECMS).
- Familiar with research methods (such as reference verification etc.) to assist with document production.
- Understanding of trademark copyright and corporate identity standards and guidelines.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Requires bachelors degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
The salary range for this role is $85000 - $87000; however Craig Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer for employment including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisors ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
***All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ***
Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
About Company
Craig Technologies is an aerospace and defense engineering firm providing services to both government and commercial customers including multidisciplinary engineering; systems engineering and integration; software design and development; IT support; cybersecurity; training and coursew ... View more
