Engineering Technical Author

KBR Wyle Services, LLC

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Glasgow Until 8/31/2026 First posted July 2, 2026 Last posted July 2, 2026
Job description

Title:

Engineering Technical Author

A career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started.

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

Are you an experienced Technical Author with an engineering background looking to support complex, safety-critical infrastructure projects?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the development and maintenance of technical documentation that supports the safe design, operation and maintenance of critical engineering assets within a highly regulated environment.

You will work closely with engineering, safety and project teams to produce clear, accurate and compliant technical documentation that supports the lifecycle management of infrastructure and associated systems.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Technical Author, you will:

  • Develop, maintain and assure high-quality technical documentation supporting the design, operation, maintenance and safety of Structures, Systems and Components (SSCs).

  • Translate complex engineering and technical information into clear, concise and user-friendly documentation for operators, maintainers and other stakeholders.

  • Support the development and management of document templates, authoring standards and guidance documentation.

  • Collaborate with engineering, design, safety and project teams to gather, validate and structure technical information.

  • Ensure documentation is maintained in accordance with quality, configuration management and document control requirements.

  • Manage document revisions and version control to maintain accuracy and compliance.

  • Promote a strong safety and security culture at all times.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in technical authoring within an engineering, defence, manufacturing, industrial or similarly regulated environment.

  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, technical specifications and other engineering data.

  • Strong written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

  • Experience working with document management, configuration management and version control processes.

  • Knowledge of technical documentation standards and structured authoring principles.

Location

This role is mostly remote with occasional visits to site.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance

Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

KBR Benefits & More

Belong. Connect. Grow.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About this role

Summary

Develop and maintain technical documentation for engineering assets in regulated environments.

Job title

Engineering Technical Author

Experience level

null

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Mostly remote with occasional site visits, UK residency required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

technical documentationinterpret engineering drawingsdocument managementconfiguration managementstructured authoring

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

engineering documentationtechnical authoringstructural engineeringconfiguration management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Glasgow, UK

Remote City