Technical Writer jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
Technical Writer creates and publishes technical documentations and manuals. Collects and interprets technical data or information and coordinates layout for publication. Being a Technical Writer typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Technical Writer gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Technical Writer typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Technical Writer
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
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Pittsburgh, PA
FULL_TIME
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Technical Writer to, under general supervision, create and revise Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s (PRT) Maintenance technical documentation to communicate complex tasks and subjects. Research and field study subjects to be documented for review and official release with full oversight and responsibility of released documentation and its revision upkeep in both digital and physical paper formats
Essential Functions:
- Works closely with Bus Maintenance Support staff as well as field personel for the collection of materials and proper techniques necessary to outline and write a Maintenance instructional document that communicates complex tasks safely, correctly and efficiently.
- Revise and re-release legacy documentation such as Technical Bulletins, Tech. Tips, Technical Part Lists, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Manage revisions of published digital libraries for each type of document
- Two-year associate degree in technical communications or in a writing related field. Additional experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
- Three years of technical writing experience.
- Ability to understand and accurately translate technical information for a general audience.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Customer focused, well organized and results oriented.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Valid drivers’ license.
- Bachelor’s degree in technical related field. Additional experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
- Technical experience with vehicles, bus fleet, heavy vehicle fleet, or industrial machinery.
- Vocational training in mechanical/electrical-electronic equipment and systems.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Available portfolio of work and/or writing examples to review.
- 5 Days Ago
Technical Writer
- Actalent
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Pittsburgh, PA
OTHER
- Job Description:Technical Writer to assist in preparing documentation with the Security Software.Interviewing engineers and gathering information about designs, APIs, and interfacesReading documentati...
- 7 Days Ago
Technical Writer
- Calgon Carbon Corporation
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Coraopolis, PA
FULL_TIME
- Calgon Carbon CorporationCalgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company currently has an opportunity where you can be a part of our growing team as we provide our customers with outstanding products that make the ...
- 8 Days Ago
Technical Writer
- GE
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Imperial, PA
OTHER
- Job Description SummaryGE Power Conversion Division provides Electrical Power Conversion Systems for various Naval and Marine applications. Typical scope includes MV & LV power converters, motors, tra...
- 1 Month Ago
Technical Writer
- AE Works
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Sewickley, PA
FULL_TIME
- At AE Works, we are more than just an architectural and engineering firm. We are on a mission to make building projects a better value. As a certified B Corporation, our commitment to people, planet, ...
- 1 Month Ago
Technical Writer
- A.C. Coy
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Canonsburg, PA
CONTRACTOR
- Overview Location: Hybrid preferred, with 1-2 days in-office; Office location in Eastern Philadelphia, 19341 Job Type: Open-ended consultant role, with eventual Full-time possible Work Authorization: ...
- 26 Days Ago
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Design Standards Engineer- Utilities
- Duquesne Light Company
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Pittsburgh, PA
- Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in t...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
- Oxford Solutions
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Zelienople, PA
- Job Description Job Description Opening with our client for an Engineering Technician to provide support to manufacturin...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Environmental Technician II
- PVE, LLC
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Pittsburgh, PA
- Job Description Job Description Environmental Technician II Job Summary: The Environmental Technician II works independe...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Environmental Scientist
- Keystone Consultants Llc
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Carnegie, PA
- The Environmental Scientist I position at Keystone supports senior level engineering and environmental project managers ...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Design Standards Engineer- Utilities
- Duquesne Light Company
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Pittsburgh, PA
- Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in t...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
AP Specialist
- Creative Financial Staffing
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Pittsburgh, PA
- ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST ABOUT THE COMPANY: They are focused on education for one underserved group of students from ...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Environmental Scientist
- Keystone Consultants, LLC
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Carnegie, PA
- The Environmental Scientist I position at Keystone supports senior level engineering and environmental project managers ...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Adjunct Faculty: Writing and Communication Program
- Carnegie Mellon University
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Pittsburgh, PA
- ** Location** Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ** Description** The Department of English at Carnegie Mellon has teaching opport...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As of 2018, a population of 308,144 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,362,453, is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania (behind Philadelphia), and the 26th-largest in the U.S.
Pittsburgh is located in the south west of the state, at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. Pittsburgh is known both as "the ...
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Income Estimation for Technical Writer jobs
$69,088 to $86,290
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.9% from a year ago
were up 1.9% from a year ago
What does a Technical Writer do?
Technical Writer in Pensacola, FL
Technical Writers write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions.
December 22, 2019
Technical Writer in Norfolk, VA
However, since developers naturally focus on the technical side of a feature, documentation becomes too technical and not very user-friendly.
December 17, 2019
Yes, an effective technical writer will have enough technical background knowledge and experience to create useful content from the (often sparse) source material.
October 01, 2019
Technical Writer in Fort Worth, TX
A Technical Writer creates documentation and education materials to boost user experience on a digital platform.
October 18, 2019