Senior Technical Writer
Job in
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, 60208, USA
Listed on 2025-10-13
Listing for:
Underwriters Laboratories Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-10-13
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** 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.,
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.
As theyou will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:
** Senior Technical Writer,
** Ensure alignment with international standards development guidelines, including ISO, ANSI, IEC, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. 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:**:
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. 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.
** 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:
** Minimum 5 years related work experience. Experience in standards development, accreditation or…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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