Sr. Technical Writer/Editor

Wood • Austin, TX

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Wood Environment & Infrastructure has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Technical Writer/Editor in Texas to support development of CMT specifications and documents for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This full-time position is preferred to be located near the TxDOT offices in Austin, Texas, but remote work from another Wood Texas office or at home will also be considered.

Requirements

• Experienced level, typically 15 or more years of experience in the CMT field with specific experience associated with developing engineering specifications/documents associated with CMT projects
• Texas PE
• Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of technology, applications, terminology, and procedures required of job function
• Significant knowledge of CMT equipment, process, procedures and TxDOT specifications used for various CMT testing and inspection techniques.
• Working familiarity with MS Office applications and ability to manipulate PDF's and convert from excel to PDF
• Ability to learn in house document control systems, strong experience with document control processes, procedures and systems
• Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal guidance and supervision
• Personnel must have the required knowledge of Site Manage
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Projects
• Must be able to pass drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

• Develop technical deliverables (documentation) to ensure compliance with project requirements – based on templates agreed and approved by Client. Typically, this requires development of Operating Manuals, Procedures, and Specifications
• Communicate projected technical issues, constraints, and/or any potential shortfalls
• Highlight issues related to document development, production and technical compliance as needed
• Liaise with Client and all associated third parties in relation to project work scopes
• Attend Client technical meetings as and when required
• Provide comprehensive and timely progress reports regarding status of deliverables
• Ensure all work is implemented in accordance with Wood and State (Quality) Management System – use and maintain discipline check-sheets for all development effort
• Maintain own work plan and allocation of priorities while collaborating with rest of the team
• Proactive communication with Operations Team lead and Project Manager all project issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed