Senior Technical Writer

UL Standards & Engagement • Evanston, IL

120d • $74,051 - $101,820

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Writer. This is a hybrid opportunity based in our Evanston, IL OR Durham, NC office. The Senior Technical Writer will support the development, maintenance and publication of safety standards, to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. The Senior Technical Writer will develop and optimize technical standards documents across various industries and technologies. Support consensus-based standards process, leveraging expertise to synthesize complex information into precise, accessible language driving industry adoption and compliance. UL Standards & Engagement: At UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge. Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Standards teams who develop the standards required to put that knowledge into practice.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in technical writing, document structuring and editing techniques, with ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and accessible documentation for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and technical terminology ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance across all content.
• Familiarity with structured authoring, XML, content management systems, and digital publishing tools.
• Strong project management skills with experience developing comprehensive project plans, identifying and mitigating risks, and managing project resources to deliver successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to lead project teams and effectively communicate project goals, requirements and progress to various stakeholder groups.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and experience analyzing and addressing issues with expertise in developing and implementing contingency plans.
• Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with ability to communicate key concepts and information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Positive and collaborative interpersonal skills, with proven capability in fostering collaboration and partnership across teams to develop solutions with broad impact.
• Strategic thinker with ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry landscape.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience.
• Certification in technical writing strongly preferred.
• Experience in standards development, accreditation or regulation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end documentation projects, drive content development lifecycle from initial draft through proposal.
• Collaborate with internal teams, subject matter experts, and external stakeholders to produce clear, accurate content that reflects identified technical specifications.
• Author, edit, and refine standards documents, technical reports and related publications ensuring adherence to format and style guidelines.
• Translate complex technical information into user-friendly content that meets the needs of diverse audiences.
• Gain deep understanding of products and services, efficiently collating and interpreting complex information.
• Identify and gather relevant data from products, standards, test methods and related documents to prepare accurate and comprehensive technical reports.
• Prepare and select illustrative materials, including drawings, diagrams and schematics to effectively present and communicate complex technical information in publications.
• Drive collaboration within the team to ensure team-level goal achievement and enable success in effective execution of standards activities.
• Support and facilitate internal and external meetings. Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, and other deliverables.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, actively engage external stakeholders, and represent the organization through presentations, trade show and conference attendance, technical committees, and panel discussions.
• Maintain version control and track changes for ongoing revisions of standards and technical publications.
• Format and prepare final documents for publication in digital and print format, ensure technical accuracy and conduct quality assurance before publication.
• Ensure alignment with international standards development guidelines, including ISO, ANSI, IEC, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of editorial workflows, templates, and document management processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance document usability, readability, and accessibility for diverse audiences.
• Maintain continued awareness of industry trends and external context related to the portfolio.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks governing public safety.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay.
• An additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.
• Flexible working arrangements may be discussed with your manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees