Technical Specification Writer

Parsons Corporation•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Specification Writer to join our team! In this role you will support the production of specifications and coordinate the integration into the construction documents. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/. Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in preparing technical specifications and documents for rail transit projects
Ability to work collaboratively across departments
Extensive experience with all Microsoft Office applications
Ability to write clearly and professionally
Ability to produce communications quickly and efficiently
General knowledge of rail transit agencies' design standards for architecture, engineering and construction, as well as safety and security regulations such as fixed-rail clearances, level-boarding, and OSHA policies

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with standard processes and procedures of technical specifications
Professional Engineer (PE) License or Registered Architect (RA)
Certified Construction Specifier
Security Clearance Requirement: None

Responsibilities

Develop, revise, and maintain technical specifications and the Manual of Design Criteria
Develop technical documents to support design, construction, contracts, and operations processes for capital and non-capital projects
Prepare policy and procedure documentation
Maintain the most up-to-date versions of technical standards in an orderly manner
Conduct timely technical reviews of draft documents
Perform additional assignments as directed by the Manager