Engineering Technical Author
Company
KBR
Location
GBR, Faslane, HM Naval Base Clyde, Helensburgh, United States
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
Jul 01, 2026
Listed via
KBR
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. Join Our Talent Community! 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. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustain
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