Senior Technical Writer

Overview

Senior Technical Writer

– This is a hybrid opportunity based in Evanston, IL or Durham, NC. The Senior Technical Writer will support the development, maintenance and publication of safety standards to advance UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE).

Responsibilities include developing and optimizing technical standards documents across various industries and technologies, supporting the consensus-based standards process, and synthesizing complex information into precise, accessible language to drive industry adoption and compliance.

Responsibilities

Manage end to end documentation projects, drive content development lifecycle from initial draft through proposal. Collaborate with internal teams, subject matter experts, and external stakeholders to produce clear, accurate content that reflects identified technical specifications.

Author, edit, and refine standards documents, technical reports and related publications ensuring adherence to format and style guidelines. Translate complex technical information into user-friendly content that meets the needs of diverse audiences.

Gain deep understanding of products and services, efficiently collating and interpreting complex information. Identify and gather relevant data from products, standards, test methods and related documents to prepare accurate and comprehensive technical reports.

Prepare and select illustrative materials, including drawings, diagrams and schematics to effectively present and communicate complex technical information in publications.

Drive collaboration within the team to ensure team-level goal achievement and enable success in effective execution of standards activities.

Support and facilitate internal and external meetings. Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, and other deliverables.

Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, actively engage external stakeholders, and represent the organization through presentations, trade shows and conference attendance, technical committees, and panel discussions.

Maintain version control and track changes for ongoing revisions of standards and technical publications. Format and prepare final documents for publication in digital and print format, ensure technical accuracy and conduct quality assurance before publication.

Ensure alignment with international standards development guidelines, including ISO, ANSI, IEC, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of editorial workflows, templates, and document management processes. Identify opportunities to enhance document usability, readability, and accessibility for diverse audiences.

Maintain continued awareness of industry trends and external context related to the portfolio. Stay current with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks governing public safety.

Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree. Advanced degree preferred.

Minimum 5 years related work experience.

Certification in technical writing strongly preferred.

Experience in standards development, accreditation or regulation strongly preferred.

About UL

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. Our affiliate, UL Solutions, conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit UL.org and ULSE.org.

Salary

Salary Range :

$74,051.25 - $101,820.46

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