Technical Writer
Location: Research Triangle Park (Durham, NC) – Hybrid (Onsite Tue/Wed)
Duration: 3 months contract - with possibility of extension into next year.
This role is ideal for candidates who excel at technical research, engineeringaligned writing, and translating complex concepts into clear, structured documentation.
Key Responsibilities
· Conduct literature reviews and whitespace mapping across emerging technologies and engineering domains.
· Research existing standards (UL, ANSI, IEEE, IEC, ISO, NFPA, ASHRAE, etc.) to identify gaps and opportunities.
· Develop seed documents, technical briefs, executive summaries, and research summaries.
· Draft technical publications, including landscape analyses, guidance documents, and engineeringstyle technical reports.
· Collaborate closely with Technical Writers and SMEs to gather information and validate findings.
· Attend SME interviews or engineering meetings as needed.
· Support finalization of internal SOPs and documentation frameworks.
Required Qualifications
· Proven technical writing experience in engineering, standards, science, or public policy. (Experience drafting technical publications, standards, guidance documents, and research-based content.)
· Strong independent research skills and ability to consolidate findings into structured reports. ( - Experience researching existing industry standards, regulations, and technical frameworks; also, strong documentation skills and attention to detail) , Literature Research & Review – Strong ability to research, analyze, and summarize technical literature.
· Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into audienceappropriate content.
· Familiarity with standards organizations (UL, ANSI, IEEE, IEC, ISO, NFPA, ASHRAE).
· Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and SharePoint.
Preferred Qualifications
· Background in engineering, scientific research, or technical documentation.
· Experience drafting standards, guidance documents, or technical publications.
· Prior industry experience as a Technical Writer.
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- Dice Id: 10110049
- Position Id: 9072278
- Posted 30+ days ago
