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$90.00/yr - $130.00/yr
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Position: Technical Writer (Electrical + Mechanical)
Location: Office-based in Phoenix, AZ (occasional short travel required)
Position Type: Permanent | Full-time
Pay Rate: $90K–$130K
Start Date: ASAP
Reports To: Commissioning Manager
Interview Process: 30-min phone or Teams technical interview
Key Responsibilities
- Write detailed technical documentation for operational procedures on both mechanical and electrical scopes of data center projects (e.g., startup procedures for generators, UPS systems, battery backups, and switchgears – low, medium, and high voltage)
- Manage delivery and accuracy of all project documentation
- Perform project management duties and support documentation through commissioning lifecycle
- Interact with field teams, project managers, and customers
- Attend jobsite kickoff meetings and represent the team professionally
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure documentation meets client expectations and commissioning timelines
Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills – must be able to speak well on the phone, collaborate effectively, and get along with others
- Experience managing projects and documentation in a technical setting
- Excellent technical writing skills specific to both mechanical and electrical systems
- Must be comfortable interfacing with clients, attending kickoff meetings, and interacting with field crews
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Visio, Bluebeam
- Familiarity with Cx software (e.g., CxAlloy) is a plus
- Must be a well-rounded, detail-oriented individual with solid follow-through
- Education: Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred but not required – trade school or field experience is welcomed
- Occasional travel required (1 to 20 times/year)
- Mostly 1-day site visits for kickoff meetings, occasional 2–3-day trips for trade shows
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Writing/Editing
Industries
- Construction
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