Switchgear Technical Writer / Application Engineering Writer

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. Develop detailed technical specifications and submittal documentation for low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution equipment .

Posted 9/24/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50 - $55 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical writing and documentation for low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution systems, with a strong ability to translate complex engineering specifications into clear, structured documentation. Proficient in collaborating with subject matter experts and leveraging AI tools to enhance documentation workflows.

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Technical Writing ExperienceElectrical Power Systems KnowledgeDocumentation for Project ApprovalCollaboration with EngineersApplication Engineering Experience

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingDocumentation DevelopmentEngineering SpecificationsTechnical SubmittalsPower Distribution SystemsSwitchgear KnowledgeLow-Voltage EquipmentMedium-Voltage EquipmentData ConsolidationAI Tools Utilization

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsDocumentation Library Systems

Industry Keywords

SwitchgearPower DistributionRemote Power PanelsElectrical EngineeringCustomer-Facing Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop detailed technical specifications and submittal documentation for low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution equipment
Create and organize a reusable documentation library adaptable to different engineering projects and designs
Translate technical product specifications and engineering details into clear, accurate written documentation
Work directly with SMEs to gather missing technical details, ask appropriate engineering questions, and validate documentation
Use existing industry and competitor documentation as reference points for structure and content
Support documentation related to switchgear, PDUs, RPPs/remote power panels, and related power distribution systems
Use AI tools such as Claude where appropriate for research, reference, data consolidation, and accelerating drafting while maintaining technical accuracy
Collaborate with the SME responsible for developing product specifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous technical writing, engineering, or design experience involving switchgear, low-voltage/medium-voltage equipment, or closely related power distribution systems
Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, ideally 480V and above
Ability to understand technical specifications and convert engineering information into structured, professional documentation
Familiarity with technical submittals, engineering specifications, and documentation used for project approval and installation
Experience collaborating directly with engineers and technical SMEs
Application engineering or design engineering experience within the switchgear/power distribution industry highly preferred
Customer-facing engineering experience and ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly highly preferred
Comfortable leveraging AI-assisted tools responsibly to organize information and accelerate technical documentation workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential for continued project work and ongoing contract