Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Technical Writer/Editor in Texas to support development of CMT specifications and documents for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This full-time position is preferred to be located near the TxDOT offices in Austin, Texas, but remote work from another WSP Texas office or at home will also be considered. 

Your Impact

• Developing content for facility or process specific training
• Developing content for operations manuals and operating and maintenance procedures using site specific information
• Developing lesson, assessment, and training plans to supplement the manuals and procedures
• Participating as a contributing member of a team, communicating effectively with these members on various tasks and projects as assigned
• Investigating and gathering of information required to complete assignments within deadlines
• Reporting progress to Project Manager and updating progress trackers
• Communicating with subject matter experts to review content for technical accuracy

Who You Are

• Degree or Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or technical discipline; Technical writing degree an asset
• Minimum of 6 years of technical writing experience, however candidates with no degree and equivalent process industry experience will be considered
• Excellent English reading and writing skills are essential
• Proficiency in MS Word is required
• Ability to understand system descriptions, process diagrams (PFDs, P&ID’s, equipment drawings,etc.), vendor information, and process control descriptions
• Ability to work within a team environment, with strong interpersonal skills enabling smooth interaction with internal departments and client representatives
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

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