Technical Writer : Engineering

Jacobs

The Role

Overview

Creates and edits clear technical documentation for engineering project management.

Key Responsibilities

  • process mapping
  • quality control
  • documentation
  • training development
  • publishing support
  • client deliverables

Tasks

-Recommend improvements to processes and practices based on thoughtful analysis and stakeholder feedback. -Perform quality control checks to meet project quality objectives and deadlines. -Perform process mapping with familiarity with Visio, proactively identifying areas for optimization. -Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology. #epjobs #naepjobs -Interface with a variety of professionals, including Jacobs’ clients, subcontractors, and internal departments. -Ensure client deliverables are complete, consistent, and meet quality standards. -Develop and deliver training materials tailored to user needs and learning objectives. -Provide publishing technical support using MS Office Suite, applicable tools, guidelines, and templates. -Apply critical thinking to evaluate technical content, identify inconsistencies, and ensure clarity and accuracy. -Simplify complex processes into consistent, repeatable procedures with a focus on usability and efficiency. -Create checklists and other elements to ensure proper documentation for QC inspections. -Take initiative to complete routine technical tasks and contribute beyond assigned responsibilities when needed. -Develop and edit documentation, including inspection and test plans, reports, templates, and material specifications.

Requirements

  • microsoft office
  • adobe creative
  • bachelor's degree
  • problem solving
  • team player
  • fast-paced

What You Bring

-Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio). -Strong team player with demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy. -Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (significant relevant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education). -Graphic design skills with Adobe Creative Suite are a plus. -Proven ability to think critically and solve problems independently. -Experience with quick turnarounds in a fast-paced working environment. -Demonstrated initiative in identifying documentation needs and driving improvements. -Experience in understanding how business processes function and translating them into tangible deliverables for clients.

The Company

About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

Sector Specialisms

Advanced Manufacturing

Cities & Places

Energy

Environmental

National Security & Defense

Life Sciences

Transportation

Water

Cybersecurity and Operational Technology