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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 Writer
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to align with the specific Writer role being sponsored. A communications or journalism degree supports most editorial positions, but a creative writing or liberal arts degree may need supplemental documentation showing it meets the job's educational requirements.
Target publishers with established PERM history
Media companies, corporate content teams, and university publishing houses file PERM sponsorships more consistently than small agencies. Search DOL's foreign labor certification disclosure data to identify which employers have sponsored Writer roles in the past two years.
Separate your writing portfolio from your resume
PERM job descriptions focus on minimum requirements, not accomplishments. Prepare a separate portfolio that demonstrates specialty occupation depth, such as technical writing, grant writing, or specialized editorial work, since your published clips will matter more during the I-140 stage than your resume formatting.
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Filtering by employers who have sponsored Writer or content roles historically saves weeks of manual research. Migrate Mate surfaces companies with active green card filing history, so you can focus your applications on employers already familiar with PERM sponsorship obligations.
Clarify sponsorship scope before accepting an offer
Some employers will sponsor an H-1B visa but not a green card, or will only agree to EB-3 rather than EB-2. Ask directly during the offer stage which preference category the employer will file under and whether they use outside counsel or handle PERM filings in-house.
Understand how the prevailing wage affects your offer
DOL sets a prevailing wage for each Writer position based on job duties, location, and experience level using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that level throughout the PERM process, so confirm the wage determination before you negotiate your compensation.
Green Card Writer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Writer role qualify as a specialty occupation for green card sponsorship?
Yes, Writer positions typically qualify under EB-2 or EB-3 when the employer can demonstrate the role normally requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as journalism, English, or communications. Technical writers, grant writers, and editorial roles with specialized subject matter often meet this threshold more clearly than general content roles, so the specific job duties listed in the PERM application matter significantly.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for writers?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, capped at 65,000 new visas annually, and subject to lottery selection. PERM green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China, and it leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The process is longer overall, typically two to four years from PERM filing to a green card, but it removes the uncertainty of lottery-based approval.
How can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Writer jobs?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with documented green card sponsorship history in writing and content roles. This is more reliable than filtering general job postings, since most employers don't advertise PERM sponsorship upfront. Focusing on companies that have already completed the PERM process for similar roles significantly improves your chances of securing a sponsoring offer.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers after your I-140 petition has been approved for more than 180 days, you may be able to port your priority date to a new employer's petition in the same or a similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. For writers, a move from one editorial role to a comparable writing position at a new company generally qualifies, but your new employer must file a fresh PERM labor certification.
Does the specific type of writing work I do affect which EB preference category I qualify for?
Yes. EB-2 requires the position to normally demand an advanced degree or its equivalent, while EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Highly specialized writing roles, such as medical writing, legal writing, or policy analysis, more readily support an EB-2 classification. General content writing or copywriting roles are more commonly sponsored under EB-3, which is still a fully viable path to a green card for most nationalities.