TECHNICAL WRITER MEP ENGINEER

Position Title: TECHNICAL WRITER MEP ENGINEER

Full Time:  Contract Position 9 months

Location: Hybrid

Salary: $90,000 - $97,000

Other Forms of Compensation: None 

 

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

 

ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services. 

 

This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.

 

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. 

Job Summary

 

This Technical Writer MEP Engineer position supports a multidisciplinary engineering team by developing high quality technical documentation for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and related technologies. The Technical Writer will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, field service, and commissioning teams to produce clear, accurate, and user ready documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

 

Scope of Work & Key Deliverables

Documentation will support the full lifecycle of MEP related systems, including design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and long term operation.

 

Deliverables include

 

•    API and integration manuals for engineering tools and system interfaces
•    Manufacturing and assembly process instructions for MEP components
•    Service documentation such as installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting manuals
•    Commissioning documentation, including checklists, procedures, and system validation guides
•    Training materials such as slide decks, quick reference guides, and technician onboarding content
•    Application notes, engineering bulletins, and technical advisories
•    User guides and customer facing documentation for MEP equipment and systems
•    Essential Responsibilities
•    Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and commissioning SMEs to develop and maintain technical content aligned with system specifications and stakeholder requirements.
•    Support commissioning activities by documenting procedures, capturing field feedback, updating commissioning checklists, and ensuring documentation reflects real world installation and startup conditions.
•    Apply established documentation standards, templates, and style guides to ensure consistency in formatting, terminology, and tone.
•    Edit and proofread content for clarity, accuracy, and technical correctness, simplifying complex engineering concepts into accessible language.
•    Incorporate approved visuals, diagrams, schematics, and existing text to maximize reuse and maintain consistency across documents.
•    Gather and validate technical inputs from SMEs using structured review processes, including markup reviews and revision cycles.
•    Maintain document repositories, version control, and revision histories.
•    Communicate project status, information gaps, and documentation needs to management and engineering teams.
•    Meet assigned deadlines and accurately track time spent on documentation tasks.

 

Working Environment

•   9-month contract position
•    Hybrid schedule with occasional on-site work in engineering development labs
•    Occasional virtual meetings or training sessions outside standard hours to support global teams
•    Periodic schedule flexibility to meet critical project deadlines
•    Occasional presence during commissioning or system startup activities to observe procedures and gather accurate documentation inputs