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Technical Writer/Editor 3 (Safety Basis; Remote)
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What they do
A Technical Writer writes product instructions, user manuals or other material that helps to explain complex information or procedures. Writes help information available to customers online, or clear explanations of company policies. Supports internal communication among different technical, engineering and scientific specialists working on a project or product. Creates product documentation, and provides input for improving product design.
$77,352 / year median in New Mexico
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Salary Confidential
Position range in Northern Region $52k - $97k Per Year Technical Writer/Editor 3 (Safety Basis; Remote)
Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC
Occupation:
Technical Writers
Location:
Los Alamos, NM - 87544
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
09/01/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
New Mexico Jobs
Web Site:
New Mexico Jobs
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
09/03/2026
Expires:
10/01/2026
Agency Job ID:
3663962
Job #: 961731
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
Bachelor's Degree Experience
72 Month(s) Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Benefits
Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Technical Writer/Editor 3 (Safety Basis; Remote) opportunity in Los Alamos, NM, to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Per diem available for those who qualify.
Location:
Remote, Townsite/ 787 Central Park Square or Pacheco Bldg.,
Sante Fe Group/Organization:
SB-SC Schedule:
9/80 A schedule, 5/8s available
Duration:
Approximately 6 months
Summary:
Technical Editor will support the development, review, and maintenance of Safety Basis documentation for nuclear and high-hazard facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in editing complex technical content, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers, safety analysts, and subject matter experts. This role is critical to ensuring Safety Basis documents are clear, consistent, compliant, and ready for internal and external review.
Key responsibilities include:
Editing, formatting, and quality-checking Safety Basis documents, including but not limited to Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), Hazard Analyses and supporting calculations, Safety Evaluation Reports and change packages. Ensuring documents comply with applicable DOE orders, standards, and site-specific requirements (e.g., DOE
O 420.1, 10 CFR 830
); improve clarity, organization, and consistency of highly technical material without altering technical intent; apply and enforce document standards, templates, style guides, and configuration management requirements; coordinate with authors, engineers, and nuclear safety analysts to resolve comments and improve document quality; support internal reviews, audits, and readiness activities by preparing documents for approval and submittal; and track revisions, manage comment resolution, and maintain version control.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors or master's degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or a physical/social science and 6-8 years of experience. Demonstrated experience editing technical or regulatory documentation; strong command of grammar, technical style, and document structure; experience working with SMEs in highly regulated environments; and proficiency with Microsoft Word and document control tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include experience editing DOE Safety Basis documents (DSA, TSR, USQ-related documentation); familiarity with configuration management and formal document review processes.
Desired Skills:
Exceptional attention to detail; ability to manage multiple documents and deadlines simultaneously; strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfort working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment; and ability to quickly learn complex technical subject matter.
Other Job Requirements:
United States Citizenship
Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance. If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewaters experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards. Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning
DAY 1. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with
EO 14173.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers