Technical Writer II

Pape-Dawson

Technical Writer II developing high-quality technical content for proposals and marketing deliverables at Pape-Dawson. Collaborating with engineers and proposal teams to produce persuasive content under tight deadlines.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeNashville • Florida, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

World-class benefits
Commitment to overall wellbeing
Career opportunities in a company culture that values personal growth and professional excellence

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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