Technical Writer – Utility Projects

🚨 NOW HIRING: Technical Writer 🚨

📍 Reno, NV | 🏢 100% Onsite

📅 Contract: September 14, 2026 – March 14, 2027

📋 Contract Position

🔄 Contractors may rotate onto future assignments

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Writer to support major electrical utility capital and operational projects in Reno, Nevada.

This role is ideal for a Technical Writer who can take complex technical and project information and turn it into clear, accurate, professional documentation used by project teams, engineers, construction managers, project controls, operations, regulatory teams, and leadership.

🔧 What You’ll Do

Create and maintain policies, procedures, manuals, white papers, presentations, reports, and project documentation
Support documentation for transmission, distribution, substation, generation, and grid modernization projects
Work directly with subject matter experts to gather technical information and clarify documentation requirements
Standardize project management and project controls documentation
Maintain version control and document management protocols
Coordinate requests for project documentation and supporting evidence
Identify opportunities to improve documentation processes and efficiency
Support PMO methodologies, governance requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives
Create and maintain spreadsheets containing large datasets for analysis and presentation
Ensure documentation complies with applicable company policies, codes, regulations, and standards
Help improve knowledge management and consistency across project teams

🎯 What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, Business Administration, Engineering Technology, Project Management, or a related field
3–7 years of experience in technical writing, project documentation, or project controls
Experience supporting capital, engineering, construction, or utility projects is highly preferred
Experience in a regulated industry is strongly preferred
Familiarity with transmission, distribution, substations, generation, or utility infrastructure is a plus
Strong technical writing, editing, formatting, and communication skills
Solid understanding of project management principles and PMO processes
Strong proficiency with:
Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint
SharePoint
Teams
Experience with document management and collaboration platforms
Familiarity with project management/project controls tools such as:
Primavera P6
Oracle Unifier
Power BI
Maximo

⚡ Who Would Be a Strong Fit?

We're especially interested in candidates coming from backgrounds such as:

Candidates with experience in utilities, engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy, or other regulated industries will be especially relevant.

📩 Interested? Send me a message or apply directly to learn more about the opportunity.

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