Senior Technical Writer

Job Description

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

The Senior Technical Writer will support the development, maintenance and publication of safety standards, to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. The Senior Technical Writer will develop and optimize technical standards documents across various industries and technologies. Support consensus-based standards process, leveraging expertise to synthesize complex information into precise, accessible language driving industry adoption and compliance.

UL Standards & Engagement

At UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Standards teams who develop the standards required to put that knowledge into practice.

What You’ll Learn And Achieve

As the Senior Technical Writer, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• 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 show 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.
  
  

What you’ll experience working at UL Standards & Engagement: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.
• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.
• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.
• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.
  
  

What Makes You a Great Fit

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Advanced proficiency in technical writing, document structuring and editing techniques, with ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and accessible documentation for diverse audiences. Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and technical terminology ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance across all content.
• Familiarity with structured authoring, XML, content management systems, and digital publishing tools.
• Strong project management skills with experience developing comprehensive project plans, identifying and mitigating risks, and managing project resources to deliver successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to lead project teams and effectively communicate project goals, requirements and progress to various stakeholder groups.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and experience analyzing and addressing issues with expertise in developing and implementing contingency plans.
• Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with ability to communicate key concepts and information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Positive and collaborative interpersonal skills, with proven capability in fostering collaboration and partnership across teams to develop solutions with broad impact.
• Strategic thinker with ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry landscape.
  
  

Professional Education And Experience Requirements For The Role Include

• 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 Research Institutes And UL Standards & Engagement

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. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world.  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 our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

Salary Range

$74,051.25-$101,820.46

Pay Type

Salary