Switchgear Technical Writer / Application Engineering Writer

🕒 September 24

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $50 - $55 / hour

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💻 Application Engineer

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📋 Description

• Develop detailed technical specifications and submittal documentation for low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution equipment • Create and organize a reusable documentation library adaptable to different engineering projects and designs • Translate technical product specifications and engineering details into clear, accurate written documentation • Work directly with SMEs to gather missing technical details, ask appropriate engineering questions, and validate documentation • Use existing industry and competitor documentation as reference points for structure and content • Support documentation related to switchgear, PDUs, RPPs/remote power panels, and related power distribution systems • Use AI tools such as Claude where appropriate for research, reference, data consolidation, and accelerating drafting while maintaining technical accuracy • Collaborate with the SME responsible for developing product specifications

🎯 Requirements

• Previous technical writing, engineering, or design experience involving switchgear, low-voltage/medium-voltage equipment, or closely related power distribution systems • Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, ideally 480V and above • Ability to understand technical specifications and convert engineering information into structured, professional documentation • Familiarity with technical submittals, engineering specifications, and documentation used for project approval and installation • Experience collaborating directly with engineers and technical SMEs • Application engineering or design engineering experience within the switchgear/power distribution industry highly preferred • Customer-facing engineering experience and ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly highly preferred • Comfortable leveraging AI-assisted tools responsibly to organize information and accelerate technical documentation workflows

🏖️ Benefits

• Potential for continued project work and ongoing contract

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