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11-09-2026
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Job Summary
The Compliance Technical Writer Sr is responsible for producing, editing, and maintaining high quality, audit ready NERC compliance documentation for the Enterprise NERC Reliability Assurance (ENRA) organization. This role operates in a high volume, deadline driven environment, translating complex regulatory, technical, and operational inputs into clear, accurate, and consistent process documentation.
The Senior Technical Writer collaborates closely with compliance specialists, subject matter experts, and leadership to document processes, procedures, and supporting materials that withstand regulatory scrutiny. This role also supports meeting facilitation, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement to ensure documentation completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
Job Description
- Prepare, edit, and maintain NERC compliance documentation, including:
- Procedures
- Guidelines
- Policies
- Process Maps
- Edit documents for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, content accuracy, readability, and compliance alignment.
- Independently or collaboratively develop documentation outlines, content structures, and revision plans.
- Translate moderate to complex technical and regulatory requirements into clear, concise language suitable for a broad audience, including non-technical stakeholders.
- Ensure documentation aligns with internal standards and external NERC reliability requirements.
- Support the ENRA Compliance group in documenting and maintaining regulated processes and systems.
- Research, develop, and coordinate updates to new and existing procedures in response to regulatory changes, audit findings, or internal process improvements.
- Verify documented processes reflect actual practices and system behavior.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining procedure revision guidelines, writing standards, and formatting conventions.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams during procedure development and revision efforts.
- Coordinate documentation activities with internal departments and external organizations, as needed.
- Promote adherence to corporate policies, standards, enabling characteristics, and ethics.
- Perform emerging or additional duties as assigned.
Note: This position is posted to include two grade levels. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Technical Writer Senior level, with increased educational, skill and experience requirements for a higher-level Technical Writer Principal position.
What We're Looking For:
Educational requirements listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Technical Communication, English, or a related field; or a four-year technology degree with an emphasis in technical communication; or equivalent related professional experience.
Experience requirements listed below:
- 4–5 years of technical writing or documentation experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to manage multiple documentation efforts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Visio and process mapping.
What You’ll Get:
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $128,688.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
11-09-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
The Compliance Technical Writer Sr is responsible for producing, editing, and maintaining high quality, audit ready NERC compliance documentation for the Enterprise NERC Reliability Assurance (ENRA) organization. This role operates in a high volume, deadline driven environment, translating complex regulatory, technical, and operational inputs into clear, accurate, and consistent process documentation.
The Senior Technical Writer collaborates closely with compliance specialists, subject matter experts, and leadership to document processes, procedures, and supporting materials that withstand regulatory scrutiny. This role also supports meeting facilitation, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement to ensure documentation completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
Job Description
- Prepare, edit, and maintain NERC compliance documentation, including:
- Procedures
- Guidelines
- Policies
- Process Maps
- Edit documents for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, content accuracy, readability, and compliance alignment.
- Independently or collaboratively develop documentation outlines, content structures, and revision plans.
- Translate moderate to complex technical and regulatory requirements into clear, concise language suitable for a broad audience, including non-technical stakeholders.
- Ensure documentation aligns with internal standards and external NERC reliability requirements.
- Support the ENRA Compliance group in documenting and maintaining regulated processes and systems.
- Research, develop, and coordinate updates to new and existing procedures in response to regulatory changes, audit findings, or internal process improvements.
- Verify documented processes reflect actual practices and system behavior.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining procedure revision guidelines, writing standards, and formatting conventions.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams during procedure development and revision efforts.
- Coordinate documentation activities with internal departments and external organizations, as needed.
- Promote adherence to corporate policies, standards, enabling characteristics, and ethics.
- Perform emerging or additional duties as assigned.
Note: This position is posted to include two grade levels. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Technical Writer Senior level, with increased educational, skill and experience requirements for a higher-level Technical Writer Principal position.
What We're Looking For:
Educational requirements listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Technical Communication, English, or a related field; or a four-year technology degree with an emphasis in technical communication; or equivalent related professional experience.
Experience requirements listed below:
- 4–5 years of technical writing or documentation experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to manage multiple documentation efforts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Visio and process mapping.
What You’ll Get:
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $128,688.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Medical Writer
Match your degree to the role's SOC code
PERM requires your degree field to align with the job's Standard Occupational Classification code. For Senior Medical Writer roles, a life sciences, pharmacy, or communications degree directly tied to the SOC strengthens the employer's PERM audit defense and reduces RFE risk.
Target pharma and CRO employers with PERM history
Search OFLC's public disclosure data for employers who have certified PERM applications under the Medical Writer occupation title. Companies with repeat PERM filings for this role already have established internal processes, which shortens your path from offer to petition.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path before accepting an offer
Ask the hiring manager whether they'll sponsor under EB-2 or EB-3 before you sign. EB-2 requires the role to genuinely demand an advanced degree. If the posting only requires a bachelor's, EB-3 is the realistic filing category, affecting your priority date queue.
Use Migrate Mate to find active green card sponsors
Search for Senior Medical Writer roles using Migrate Mate to filter employers who have active EB-2 or EB-3 PERM sponsorship history. This cuts the time you'd spend manually vetting employers who aren't set up to file.
Request the prevailing wage determination early in negotiations
DOL must certify a prevailing wage before PERM filing begins. Cross-reference the OFLC Wage Search and O*NET occupation profile for your specific role and location so you enter salary negotiations knowing the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Understand how PERM audit timelines affect your start date
If DOL audits the PERM application, resolution can take six to eighteen months beyond the standard processing window. Ask the employer how they handle audit contingencies so you can plan your current visa status bridge without a gap in authorized employment.
Green Card Senior Medical Writer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Medical Writer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer writes the job requirements. If the position genuinely requires a master's degree or higher in a relevant field, EB-2 applies. Roles that accept a bachelor's degree with experience typically fall under EB-3. The filing category matters because it determines your priority date and wait time in the visa bulletin queue, particularly for applicants from India or China.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 per year and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 has no annual cap at the petition stage and results in permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year before the I-140 is even filed.
Which employers typically sponsor green cards for Senior Medical Writers?
Pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, and contract research organizations are the most active PERM sponsors for this occupation. Employers with dedicated regulatory affairs and medical affairs departments file more frequently because they maintain established immigration infrastructure. You can confirm an employer's PERM history through OFLC's public disclosure data before applying.
How do I find Senior Medical Writer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Senior Medical Writer roles where the employer has a documented history of EB-2 or EB-3 PERM sponsorship. This filters out positions where sponsorship is theoretically possible but the employer has no track record, saving you from offers that stall after the first conversation.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days of adjustment of status filing, portability under AC21 lets you move to a similar role without restarting the process. For Senior Medical Writers, a new role in the same medical writing or regulatory communications occupation typically satisfies the same-or-similar requirement, but an immigration attorney should confirm the specific facts.