
Technical Writer II
Pape-Dawson
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Nashville • Florida • Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Develop and refine technical content for proposals, including project approach narratives, team qualifications, project descriptions, and resumes
- Interview engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather technical information and translate it into clear, audience-appropriate content
- Review and edit draft materials for clarity, technical accuracy, grammatical correctness, and consistency with company style and solicitation requirements
- Collaborate with proposal coordinators, graphic designers, and pursuit teams to align written content with visual storytelling elements
- Support development of storyboards, messaging strategies, and win themes for mid-sized pursuits
- Contribute to ongoing maintenance and improvement of technical writing templates, style guides, and content libraries
- Maintain strong awareness of procurement requirements, including federal, state, and municipal RFP processes and expectations
- Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, ensuring high-quality deliverables within deadlines
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience writing and editing proposals or technical documentation (AEC industry experience preferred)
- Bachelors Degree in English, Communication, or Marketing preferred
- Strong technical writing skills with a demonstrated ability to produce effective, reader-friendly content
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to consistency and quality
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and assignments
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders
- Must be able to work Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, with occasional overtime as needed to meet deadlines
Benefits
- World-class benefits
- Commitment to overall wellbeing
- Career opportunities in a company culture that values personal growth and professional excellence
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
technical writingproposal writingeditingcontent developmentstoryboardingmessaging strategiesRFP processescontent librariesstyle guidesproject descriptions
Soft Skills
communication skillsattention to detailorganizational skillscollaborationflexibilityindependenceprofessional interactiontime managementteamworkrelationship building
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in EnglishBachelor's Degree in CommunicationBachelor's Degree in Marketing