Technical Writer - VTTI

There are jobs, then there are careers that foster you to be a force for good in the world. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is a world-leading safety research center working with vehicle manufacturers, tech companies, suppliers, and government agencies to bring about the safe development and deployment of vehicle technology on our roadways. Transportation is under transformation, so every day we are approaching problems differently to make a difference in the world.

VTTI seeks a Technical Writer who will work closely with the Crash Data Analysis Team to compose, edit, format, and produce technical reports and other technical documents, such as papers to be submitted for publication, external publicity materials, monthly status reports, and newsletters. The technical writer is responsible for ensuring consistency in image, branding, grammar, punctuation, format, tone, and style as well as clarity, cohesiveness, and responsiveness to the specified report deliverable. In addition to these duties, the technical writer retains electronic copies of previously developed reports and publications, and as needed, develops, organizes, and edits a variety of document resource and template materials to assist in future report and documentation production.

Having personnel that can wear many hats and contribute across the broad spectrum of research projects is critical. In addition to the duties noted above, the candidate for this position should have experience conducting research involving crash data analysis, familiarity with national crash datasets, and appropriate interpretation of results.

The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams to improve transportation safety through cutting edge research. This candidate must have awareness and sensitivity towards multicultural issues as well as excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills. This position is unable to sponsor work Visas.