Procedure Writer/Technical Writer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Procedure Writer/Technical Writer opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Procedure Writer/Technical Writer

The Procedure/Technical Writer will support a time-sensitive initiative focused on evaluating and updating site procedures in response to potential changes to DOE Orders and Directives. This is a short-term, high-impact engagement requiring candidates who can quickly assess complex documentation environments and execute with precision in a compliance-driven setting.

Duties:

• Review and evaluate existing site procedures and technical documentation.
• Assess alignment with current and potential changes to DOE Orders and Directives.
• Identify procedures requiring revision, consolidation, or removal.
• Update and rewrite procedures to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance.
• Collaborate with site stakeholders and SMEs to validate procedural changes.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory, operational, and quality standards.
• Support rapid turnaround timelines in a fast-paced project environment.

Required Skills/Experience:

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of five (5) + years of proven experience as a Policy Writer, Procedure Writer, Technical Writer, or similar role.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a strong command of English grammar and style.
• Ability to translate complex technical information and processes into clear, concise, and engaging content for various audiences.
• Proficiency in documentation tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat).
• Strong interviewing and research skills to gather information from SMEs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Prior experience supporting DOE sites or federal nuclear environments.
• Familiarity with procedure lifecycle management and governance processes.
• Experience working on short-term, high-volume documentation review efforts.
• DOE complex, including SRS experience in developing/revising procedures.