Technical Writer Building Envelope Products

Roof Penetration Housing LLC • Hammonton, NJ

7d • $78,000 - $98,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Roof Penetration Housing (RPH) is seeking a Technical Writer to develop accurate, clear, and field-ready technical documentation for its commercial building product lines. The role requires understanding construction products, drawings, assemblies, installation methods, and technical information and translating them into written and highly visual materials for architects, engineers, contractors, and installers. Deliverables include installation manuals, technical data sheets, CSI specifications, submittals, picture cards, quick-reference guides, training materials, and other product documentation. The role may also expand technical content into video and other visual training formats.

The Technical Writer works closely with Engineering, Marketing, Quality, Product Development, Sales, and other internal teams, and directly with engineers and physical products to learn installation methods, product interfaces, limitations, and field applications. The position reports to the Director of Marketing. It offers remote flexibility but requires regular onsite presence at RPH’s Engineering Hub in Hammonton, New Jersey; the posting gives an expectation of roughly two to three onsite days per week during the first several months, tapering as product knowledge develops. Candidates must reside in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. Periodic travel to the hub is required, and travel of up to approximately 5% may include occasional domestic overnight trips.

The starting compensation range is $78,000–$98,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and location. Typical working hours are 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The position is exempt from overtime under FLSA standards. A portfolio is required with the resume; examples may include installation instructions, specifications, SOPs, marked-up drawings, or training documents, and need not be published or polished.

Requirements

• At least 3 years producing technical documentation, or at least 3 years in a construction, building products, engineering, or manufacturing role where creating technical documentation was a core part of the job.
• Demonstrated technical writing experience in construction, building products, engineering, manufacturing, or another technically complex environment.
• Working knowledge of construction terminology, drawings, assemblies, and documentation.
• Comfort with visual communication and layout tools; formal design training is not required.
• Experience creating technical manuals, diagrams, illustrations, picture-based instructions, or similar visual documentation.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, structured, field-ready content.
• Mechanical thinking and ability to understand how products, components, and building systems interact.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work directly with engineers, ask questions, and continue asking until the technical information is understood.
• Hands-on exposure to commercial roofing, waterproofing, building envelope, wall systems, or related building products through writing, engineering, estimating, field installation, quality, or product management.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering, fabrication, or shop drawings.
• Ability to travel periodically to RPH’s Engineering Hub in Hammonton, New Jersey.
• Candidates must reside in New Jersey or Pennsylvania.
• A portfolio is required with the resume; examples can include installation instructions, a specification, an SOP, a marked-up drawing, or a training document.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to document version control, revision management, and structured document libraries.
• Familiarity with CSI MasterFormat, CSI specifications, and construction submittal documentation.
• Understanding of how products interface within roof and wall assemblies and commercial construction sequencing.
• Basic CAD or Revit literacy.
• Experience with technical video, instructional video, or visual training content.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain technical documentation, with review from Marketing and Engineering, including installation manuals; picture cards and quick-reference guides; product and technical data sheets; submittal packages and cut sheets; bills of materials; technical bulletins and best-practices guides; troubleshooting guides; application guides and system tie-in diagrams; training materials and technical videos; and other product and technical documentation.
• Support development of CSI specifications and guide specifications, with potential growth into full ownership of the documentation set for one or more product lines.
• Translate engineering drawings, shop drawings, product information, and technical discussions into clear instructions, graphics, and visuals.
• Develop documentation that balances written instructions with photography, illustrations, diagrams, callouts, and other visual communication.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Quality, Product Development, Sales, and other internal teams to ensure technical accuracy.
• Work directly with engineers and physical products to understand installation methods, product interfaces, limitations, and field applications.
• Support development of video-based installation and training content.
• Maintain consistent terminology, formatting, document numbering, revision history, and version control.
• Help maintain an organized technical document library and ensure current and superseded documents are properly managed.
• Flag missing or conflicting technical information and partner with subject matter experts to resolve it.
• Travel periodically to RPH’s Engineering Hub in Hammonton, New Jersey, and travel up to approximately 5% as needed, potentially including occasional domestic overnight travel.

Benefits

• Employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums, 100% covered for employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer contribution; RPH contributes a fixed percentage of pay alongside employee contributions.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

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