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Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly-technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we have built a reputation on outstanding client service, delivering resilient, life-protecting engineering solutions that take full advantage of new and evolving technologies. We are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, successfully guiding them through the challenges of multifaceted projects using our no-surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.
We are currently seeking aSenior Technical Writerto join ourRail & Transitteam inPittsburgh, Pa.
Railroad & Transit Team
Burns provides design and construction solutions to help maintain, improve, and expand the nation’s railroad and transit infrastructure. We have designed the implementation of critical programs across the country and support the renewed emphasis on a public transit-oriented lifestyle.
Summary:
Under direct supervision of the project manager, and with the cooperation and guidance of other ranking technical staff, generate and update engineering documentation for railroad and public mass transit applications. Additional responsibilities include configuration management of both project and technical documentation and support for technical staff in usage of Microsoft tools.
Role & Responsibilities:
Education & Experience:
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Language Skills:
College-level English (Excellent level of written and spoken English). Ability to “translate” engineering to common language. Comprehend and apply general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations composed in English. Author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Present information and respond to questions from groups peers, managers, and clients.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to elicit information from engineers for the purpose of illustrating and describing the information clearly in technical publications. Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the following knowledge/understanding:
Why Join The Burns Team
Recently voted a Top Workplace by philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm and has been named a MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients’ successes and best interests first, because their success is our success. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to “write their own story” with us.
Applying To Burns
As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested, qualified candidates must apply on the Burns’ career site at www.burns-group.com to be considered for a specific opportunity. Individuals needing assistance to apply for an open opportunity should contact the Human Resources Department at hrdepartment@burns-group.com.
Full Time
$70k-87k (estimate)
03/08/2023
06/04/2023
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