Technical Specification Writer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Specification Writer to join our team! In this role you will support the production of specifications and coordinate the integration into the construction documents.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop, revise, and maintain technical specifications and the Manual of Design Criteria;
• Develop technical documents to support design, construction, contracts, and operations processes for capital and non-capital projects;
• Prepare policy and procedure documentation;
• Maintain the most up-to-date versions of technical standards in an orderly manner;
• Conduct timely technical reviews of draft documents;
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the Manager.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or a related field;
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in preparing technical specifications and documents for rail transit projects;
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments;
• Extensive experience with all Microsoft Office applications;
• Ability to write clearly and professionally;
• Ability to produce communications quickly and efficiently;
• General knowledge of rail transit agencies' design standards for architecture, engineering and construction, as well as safety and security regulations such as fixed-rail clearances, level-boarding, and OSHA policies.
   

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Familiarity with standard processes and procedures of technical specifications
• Professional Engineer (PE) License or Registered Architect (RA)
• Certified Construction Specifier

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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