Content Writer

TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and planning firm serving clients nationwide. As a Content Writer, you will play a crucial role in driving our success across our core markets that include transportation, industrial and manufacturing, buildings and sites, and water. Your responsibilities will include crafting compelling, compliant, and responsive content for responses to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs. In addition, you will manage a library of proposal-focused content. You will collaborate with proposal specialists, subject matter experts (SMEs), and other team members to develop high-quality proposals that help TKDA win new business. Utilizing your expertise, you will craft persuasive narratives that highlight our innovative solutions and technical excellence, ultimately contributing to our growth and market leadership.

Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Technical Writing, or a related field
• Two or more years’ experience in a professional writing role
• Advanced knowledge of content creation software (Microsoft 365 and Adobe InDesign)
• Write clear, concise, and persuasive proposal content, such as project profiles, resumes, and standard and project-focused content, that effectively communicates the company's capabilities and solutions to audiences of all skill levels
• Collaborate with Market Development to understand clients’ needs, market trends, and competition, ensuring content is tailored to meet specific requirements
• Review and edit content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with client guidelines. Must be able to follow style guidelines, such as voice, tense, capitalization conventions, and formatting/layout conventions
• Work closely with proposal specialists, technical teams, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure content aligns with the company’s objectives
• Perform quality reviews on proposals to ensure content is clear, consistent, and adheres to style guidelines
• Manage content development for multiple proposals simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met without compromising quality
• Manage a library of proposal-focused content such as project profiles, resumes, and standard content
  
  
  

Advantageous Qualifications

• Experience in content writing within the architecture, engineering, or construction industry
• Experience using the Gregg Reference Manual as a standard for business writing
• Experience using a content management platform or system
• Experience using generative AI to provide efficiency and consistency in written content
  
  
  

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430 professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

• Pre-Employment Screening*
  
  
  

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

• Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*
  
  
  

TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.

The listed salary range reflects base compensation for candidates who possess the qualifications outlined within posting. Actual compensation offered will be determined by applicable experience, qualifications, and relevant responsibilities.