Specification Writer 2 - Civil Engineering (EI)

Job Responsibilities And Duties

• To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Software: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - DevelopingMarket Sector Software (AutoCAD C3D) - DevelopingMarket Sector Software (Microstation Connect and OpenRoads) - Developing (if applicable)Task Specific (e.g., AutoTurn, GuideSign) - Basic Technical Expertise
• Previous experience in specification writing, technical writing, or a related field
• Solid understanding of technical fundamentals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other documentation tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Performs basic technical tasks with market sector with limited oversight
• Performs quality control of basic deliverables
• Eager to learn and expand skill set, advanced understanding of technical writing skills
• Reviews, interprets, and employs appropriate design guidance from technical memos and reports
• Understands how specifications influence construction methods, bid items, quantities, and cost estimates
• Teamwork: Team player who follows the direction of others, asks good questions, retains information provided, and shares information with those less experienced.
• Project Delivery: Produces the following under limited direction/oversight from others: Technical reports and memos, Specifications, Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates, Design documents and construction plans, Exhibits Understanding Budget and Schedule, Moderate understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. With guidance, predicts the level of effort for individual tasks and successfully delivers tasks within that level of effort. Monitors results on moderately complex projects.
• Industry Standards and Regulations: Understands and employs the following design codes: AASHTO and FHWA - Moderate, Local Client - Moderate, Client Interaction: Limited direct interaction, commonly in group settings. Responds to emails, attends meetings, and answers questions/comments with limited autonomy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required: 2 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 1 year
• EIT/EI required