Aloha! One of Hawaii's major energy companies is seeking a Technical Writer to join their team. In this position, he/she will be supporting various pole infrastructure teams and assist with creating SOPs, job aids, and some project management.
Top Skills
Excellent legal, regulatory, statutory, contract comprehension skills.
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with all levels of Companies.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
In depth analytical, organizational, conceptual and critical thinking skills to handle various projects and programs.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
Skill in managing timelines, deliverables, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional communication.
Strong interviewing and information gathering skills to extract process details from subject matter experts (SMEs).
Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical documentation, such as SOPs, work methods, and operational guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex operational, engineering, or regulatory information into concise written procedures for field and operational personnel.
Knowledge Requirements • Working knowledge of budgeting, finance, business, and project management usually acquired through college level courses or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another technical discipline combined with substantial professional writing and documentation experience.
• Thorough working knowledge of regulatory or compliance principles and practice, particularly as it relates to the PUC (or other regulated entities in other states), FCC (or other Federal agencies), and/or Safety (OSHA. NESC).
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications, such as spreadsheets, word processing, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, etc.
Knowledge Preferred • Master’s degree in Public Policy, Business Process Management, or similar discipline, or a Juris Doctor, with strong demonstrated experience in technical writing, policy drafting, or editorial work.
• Utility industry operations knowledge—familiarity with electrical or gas transmission/distribution, field operations, system control, construction/maintenance practices, or regulatory compliance requirements.
• Project Management Professional or equivalent certification
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement frameworks, such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar process-optimization methodologies.
Experience Requirements • Minimum 5 years’ experience analyzing regulatory requirements and preparing written summaries, analysis, or responses, or technical writing experience, preferably in utilities, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or industrial operations.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of related business experience, preferably in such occupational areas as engineering, accounting, budget and planning, contracts, regulatory affairs, or finance.
• Writing/editing experience in a professional writing position highly desired.
• Experience developing and standardizing processes and procedures highly desired.
Experience Preferred • 3-5 years’ experience negotiating and preparing contracts and agreements.
• 3-5 years’ experience working with and understanding administrative law as the Hawaii PUC, FCC, or similar state or Federal regulated agencies.
Work Environment On-site in Honolulu, HI but position has intention of becoming hybrid thereafter.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Honolulu, HI.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Honolulu,HI.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 2026.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Top Skills
Excellent legal, regulatory, statutory, contract comprehension skills.
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with all levels of Companies.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
In depth analytical, organizational, conceptual and critical thinking skills to handle various projects and programs.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
Skill in managing timelines, deliverables, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional communication.
Strong interviewing and information gathering skills to extract process details from subject matter experts (SMEs).
Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical documentation, such as SOPs, work methods, and operational guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex operational, engineering, or regulatory information into concise written procedures for field and operational personnel.
Knowledge Requirements • Working knowledge of budgeting, finance, business, and project management usually acquired through college level courses or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another technical discipline combined with substantial professional writing and documentation experience.
• Thorough working knowledge of regulatory or compliance principles and practice, particularly as it relates to the PUC (or other regulated entities in other states), FCC (or other Federal agencies), and/or Safety (OSHA. NESC).
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications, such as spreadsheets, word processing, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, etc.
Knowledge Preferred • Master’s degree in Public Policy, Business Process Management, or similar discipline, or a Juris Doctor, with strong demonstrated experience in technical writing, policy drafting, or editorial work.
• Utility industry operations knowledge—familiarity with electrical or gas transmission/distribution, field operations, system control, construction/maintenance practices, or regulatory compliance requirements.
• Project Management Professional or equivalent certification
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement frameworks, such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar process-optimization methodologies.
Experience Requirements • Minimum 5 years’ experience analyzing regulatory requirements and preparing written summaries, analysis, or responses, or technical writing experience, preferably in utilities, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or industrial operations.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of related business experience, preferably in such occupational areas as engineering, accounting, budget and planning, contracts, regulatory affairs, or finance.
• Writing/editing experience in a professional writing position highly desired.
• Experience developing and standardizing processes and procedures highly desired.
Experience Preferred • 3-5 years’ experience negotiating and preparing contracts and agreements.
• 3-5 years’ experience working with and understanding administrative law as the Hawaii PUC, FCC, or similar state or Federal regulated agencies.
Work Environment On-site in Honolulu, HI but position has intention of becoming hybrid thereafter.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Honolulu, HI.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Honolulu,HI.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 2026.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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