Technical Writer

Overview

Requisition ID : 179391

Job Level : Mid Level

Home District / Group : Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department : Business Development & Proposals

Market : Nuclear

Employment Type : Full Time

Position Overview

As a Technical Writer within our Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between complex engineering concepts and clear, comprehensible documentation that empowers diverse audiences. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting engineering, product development, and customer support teams through the creation of comprehensive and accessible technical materials. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of innovative projects by ensuring users and stakeholders can efficiently understand and utilize advanced technologies.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Location

This position is based out of Oakville

Responsibilities

• Crafting and continuously updating various forms of technical documentation such as user manuals, installation instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), engineering specifications, and system APIs.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including engineers, product managers, and subject matter experts to gather detailed information, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of content.
• Translating highly technical and complex engineering details into clear, concise, and user-friendly language suited for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Designing and integrating detailed visual aids — including diagrams, schematics, and flowcharts — to enhance understanding and usability of documentation.
• Ensuring all technical documents adhere to relevant industry standards, regulatory guidelines, and internal quality protocols.
• Managing version control systems rigorously to maintain current and historical documentation throughout product and project lifecycles.
• Conducting regular usability assessments and incorporating constructive feedback from engineering and customer support teams to improve documentation effectiveness.
• Maintaining organized repositories of documentation materials and actively contributing to the development of documentation strategies, best practices, and process improvements.

Qualifications

Other Requirements

Base Compensation

$65,000 / yr - $95,000 / yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and / or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

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