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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 Technical Writer
Align your portfolio to PERM job requirements
PERM certification locks in the minimum qualifications your employer will list. Before your employer files, confirm your portfolio demonstrates exactly those qualifications, since USCIS will verify your credentials match the certified job description at I-140 adjudication.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter employers who have filed PERM applications for technical writer roles. Companies with recent certifications already understand the documentation burden and are far less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-process.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by green card sponsorship availability, so you can surface Senior Technical Writer openings at employers who have already committed to the PERM process rather than cold-applying and asking later.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 during salary negotiations
If your role requires an advanced degree or specialized knowledge that meets EB-2 criteria, request that your employer file under EB-2. EB-3 is faster to certify in some cases but EB-2 priority dates are generally current for more countries of birth.
Verify your employer's O*NET job zone classification
DOL's O*NET classifies Senior Technical Writer under Job Zone 4, which requires a bachelor's degree and work experience. Confirm your employer's PERM job description references this classification to avoid a prevailing wage determination that undersells the role.
Get the offer letter language reviewed before signing
Ask your employer to confirm the offer letter specifies PERM sponsorship, not just H-1B visa transfer. A letter that says only 'visa sponsorship available' doesn't obligate the employer to initiate the labor certification required for permanent residency.
Green Card Senior Technical Writer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Technical Writer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Senior Technical Writer roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker positions requiring a bachelor's degree in technical communication, English, or a related field. If the role requires an advanced degree or specialized expertise in a regulated industry such as medical devices or aerospace, your employer may file under EB-2 instead. The qualifying tier depends on how the employer defines minimum job requirements in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B sponsorship grants temporary work authorization for up to six years and is subject to an annual lottery for cap-subject petitions. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration pathway with no annual cap at the petition stage. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before the I-140 filing, and priority date waiting periods can extend the total process by years depending on your country of birth.
What documentation do I need to support a PERM application as a technical writer?
Your employer files PERM, but you'll need to provide official transcripts confirming your degree, a detailed employment history matching the job description, and evidence of any required certifications such as technical communication credentials. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized evaluator is typically required for DOL to confirm educational equivalency.
How do I find Senior Technical Writer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't specify green card sponsorship, which makes targeted searching difficult. Migrate Mate filters listings by employers who actively sponsor employment-based green cards, so you can identify Senior Technical Writer openings without spending time on roles where sponsorship isn't available. Focusing on companies with PERM filing history in technical documentation roles significantly improves your odds of a sponsored offer.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Under AC21 portability, you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Senior Technical Writers, a move to a comparable documentation role at a different company generally qualifies, but you should have an immigration attorney review the new job description before you resign.