Senior Technical Writer (Creative Design)

GTI Energy is a leading technology development organization. Our trusted team works to scale impactful solutions that shape energy transitions by leveraging gases, liquids, infrastructure, and efficiency. We embrace systems thinking, innovation, and collaboration to develop, scale, and deploy the technologies needed for low-carbon, low-cost energy systems. Fostering a positive and respectful work culture that promotes growth, collaboration, and opportunity, our 18-acre headquarters is home to state-of-the-art labs and facilities where scientists, engineers, program managers, trainers, and other professionals take a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving. We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is focused on solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing creative and important intellectual property and commercializing solutions to deliver safe, clean, and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives, economies, and the environment. At GTI Energy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEI&A) is not only an important business priority, but it is also deeply rooted in our culture and values and something we celebrate every day. GTI Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, enticing incentives, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment committed to purposeful work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GTI Energy is an organization dedicated to advancing the economy-wide transformation needed for the deep decarbonization of energy systems while supplying the energy needed to support rising standards of living and economic growth worldwide. GTI Energy embraces a vision for integrated, low-carbon, low-cost energy systems that leverage gases, liquids, efficiency, and infrastructure to meet the urgent challenges presented by climate change and global energy access. With a team that includes some of the nation's top energy scientists, engineers, and thought leaders, we deliver clean and resilient solutions to a growing world. GTI Energy partners with organizations around the globe to realize the ambitious aspirations of a global energy transition.

GTI Energy is expanding technical writing capabilities within our organization. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Senior Technical Writer to join our technical writing team. In this position, you will use your technical communication skills to help scientists and engineers create technical reports for our customers – for projects in research, demonstration, and development of new technologies.

GTI Energy uses the power of innovation and collaboration to solve consequential energy challenges. By demonstrating continuous improvements in technology and solutions that lower the emissions and costs of energy, the organization shapes energy systems that decarbonize economies, protect our environment, and benefit populations. At GTI Energy, we put people at the center of everything we do, providing resources to individuals and communities that allow everyone to fully thrive and grow.

On the GTI Energy team, you will be surrounded by people who are passionate and purpose-driven, empowered to continuously learn, ask hard questions, and apply knowledge and experience to meaningful and high-impact solutions.

We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize an inclusive, diverse, and respectful culture and ensure that reasonable accommodation is made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their roles.

This position is approved to be fully remote or can be based in the Chicagoland area at the headquarters of GTI Energy. We offer a hybrid/core workweek: employees can work remotely on Mondays and Fridays and must work on-site Tuesday through Thursday. If fully remote, occasional travel (20% or less) to the headquarters in Chicagoland may be needed.

• Coordinate customer-facing quarterly and annual reports throughout a research project
• Interview subject matter experts to collect and understand content of reports
• Work with subject matter experts to ensure that draft reports are accurate, clear, and concise
• Review drafts for consistency in presentation, tone, and style, and for adherence to established guidelines
• Verify that final reports are complete, error-free, grammatical, and formatted appropriately
• Centralize and standardize workflows/templates for content generation, modification, and quality control
• Apply advanced editorial tools that will improve and streamline reporting output
• Provide occasional proposal support as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Proficiency in interviewing for document content
• Strong ability to grasp complex technical concepts and present ideas clearly using copy, graphs, and figures
• Experience in document development, with proven skills in writing, editing, formatting, and design
• Ability to set priorities, accomplish goals, and work independently
• Advanced communication and people skills in one-on-one and team environments
• Ability to meet dynamic and tight deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft products and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Ability to collaborate in a telework environment where communication is mainly through Microsoft Teams
• Strong portfolio of work samples to be shared and considered during job application process

• Five (5) or more years of experience writing technical and/or scientific documentation
• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or a technical/scientific degree with a background in technical communication
• Experience in the energy industry is strongly preferred

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 USD annually. This salary range is GTI Energy's good faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, GTI Energy's business or organizational needs and an individual's relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energy's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region-specific benefits.

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

Skills

Preferred

• Document Development
• Energy Industry Knowledge
• Editing and Proofreading
• Document Management
• Technical Communication
• Technical Writing

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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