Technical Writer

Centrus Energy • Oak Ridge, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

If you love turning complex engineering talk into something everyone can understand, this is your kind of role. As a Technical Writer for Centrus Energy’s American Centrifuge Operating (ACO) Engineering Department, you’ll be the storyteller behind our technology — translating detailed technical processes, drawings, and change requests into clear, compliant, and accessible documentation. From engineering procedures to software and firmware documentation, your words will help ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and smooth communication across the organization.
You’ll collaborate with some of the brightest engineers, quality specialists, and configuration management pros to keep our documentation precise, polished, and audit-ready. If you thrive in detail, love order, and take pride in making technical content look effortless—this job has your name on it.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in technical writing—preferably in an engineering, manufacturing, or regulated environment
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation, configuration management, and technical editing
• Familiarity with PDM/document control systems (Windchill preferred)
• Excellent command of English grammar, formatting, and technical writing conventions
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specs, and regulatory standards
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a knack for keeping complex projects organized
• The ability to obtain and maintain a “Q” clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a highly regulated industry (nuclear, aerospace, defense, or energy preferred)
• Familiarity with Windchill administration or similar PDM tools
• An eye for process improvement—automating, streamlining, and simplifying wherever possible
• A passion for precision and a love for making technical content clear, compliant, and compelling
• An active or previously held Q-level security clearance

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and manage engineering documents, ECRs, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with Centrus standards.
• Work across engineering, configuration management, and quality teams to gather information, validate content, and ensure traceability in systems like Windchill PDM.
• Prepare for audits, support process documentation, and develop training or onboarding materials that make complex systems understandable.
• Help modernize documentation workflows, introduce automation where possible, and maintain a clean, current document library that keeps the engineering organization running smoothly.

Benefits

• Pre-employment background check
• Pre-employment drug test
• Random drug testing program
• Drug testing in the event of any incident causing injury or damage to property, or if there is reasonable suspicion of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level