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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Writer. This is a hybrid position based in our Evanston, IL or Durham, NC office.

The Senior Technical Writer will support the development, maintenance, and publication of safety standards, advancing UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) mission to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. The role involves developing and optimizing technical standards documents across various industries and technologies, supporting consensus-based standards processes, and synthesizing complex information into accessible language to promote industry adoption and compliance.

About UL Standards & Engagement

UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) has been pioneering safety science for over a century, creating safety standards and sharing findings globally. We focus on critical safety and sustainability issues, fostering knowledge and safety advancements for a better future.

What You’ll Learn And Achieve

As the Senior Technical Writer, you will:

1. Manage documentation projects from draft to publication, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
2. Author, edit, and refine standards documents and technical reports, ensuring clarity and adherence to guidelines.
3. Understand products and services deeply, gathering and interpreting complex data for technical reports.
4. Prepare illustrative materials like diagrams and schematics.
5. Drive team collaboration and support meetings with prepared agendas and presentations.
6. Build relationships with stakeholders and represent UL at various forums.
7. Maintain version control, format final documents, and ensure technical accuracy before publication.
8. Align documents with international standards and industry best practices.
9. Contribute to improving editorial workflows and document usability.
10. Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
11. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Working at UL Standards & Engagement

We offer a collaborative environment with diverse teams, interesting daily work, growth opportunities, and a strong value system based on collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. Our benefits include bonus pay, comprehensive health plans, a 401k match, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proficiency in technical writing, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear documentation.
• Experience with structured authoring, XML, content management, and digital publishing tools.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Collaborative interpersonal skills and strategic thinking abilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred).
• At least 5 years of related experience.
• Technical writing certification preferred.
• Experience in standards development or regulation is a plus.

About Our Organization

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to safety science research, standards development, and safety education, working globally to improve safety, security, and sustainability.

Salary Range

$74,051.25 - $101,820.46

Employment Details

• Type: Full-time
• Level: Mid-Senior
• Function: Marketing, Public Relations, Writing/Editing
• Industry: Public Safety