Procedure Writer Jobs
Procedure Writer jobs are open across healthcare, manufacturing, defense, energy, and financial services, from entry-level technical writer roles to senior and lead positions, with specializations in regulatory documentation, standard operating procedures, and policy and compliance writing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Work Location: Remote
Duties:
- The successful candidate will analyze, design, and develop technical documents in support of a nuclear operating facility. These documents will include operations, alarm response, emergency operating and abnormal operating procedures.
- The candidate will obtain process specific training and follow the WIPP facility writer's guide with respect to format, order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology, and participate in verification and validation of procedure usability in the field.
- The candidate will take direction from the Procedures Operations Manager. The job will require the candidate to interface with the cognizant organization as necessary during all phases of new or revised procedure development.
- The candidate will be expected to use advanced questioning and circular reasoning techniques to gather the information needed to generate procedure documents.
- The candidate will be responsible to evaluate requested/proposed changes to procedures, research technical manuals, vendor specs, plant diagrams, design documents and station policies to ensure the safe operation of equipment, procedure flow and workability, and adherence to regulatory requirements and writers guidelines.
- The candidate will be required to be Mine Safety Hazard and/or RadWorker trained in order to perform underground and plant/facility walk-downs, from which they will use their observations to incorporate human factors standards, performance capabilities and technical accuracy.
- Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of relevant experience, or
- Associate’s degree with seven (7) years of relevant experience, or
- High School Diploma or Equivalency with eleven (11) years of relevant experience is required.
- Advanced Human Performance Based Procedure Writer Certification, Basic Instructor Certification, PPA Procedure Writer’s Training and Certification Program, Radiological Worker I, or United States Department of Labor Mine Safety Hazard Training is preferred.
- One (1) year of DOE experience is preferred.
- Proficient in the advanced use of Microsoft Word (formatting, tables, headers and footers) as well as other MS Office suit software (Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office is critical for the success of this position. Strong writing skills and a strong vocabulary is preferred.
- Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
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View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Work Location: Remote
Duties:
- The successful candidate will analyze, design, and develop technical documents in support of a nuclear operating facility. These documents will include operations, alarm response, emergency operating and abnormal operating procedures.
- The candidate will obtain process specific training and follow the WIPP facility writer's guide with respect to format, order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology, and participate in verification and validation of procedure usability in the field.
- The candidate will take direction from the Procedures Operations Manager. The job will require the candidate to interface with the cognizant organization as necessary during all phases of new or revised procedure development.
- The candidate will be expected to use advanced questioning and circular reasoning techniques to gather the information needed to generate procedure documents.
- The candidate will be responsible to evaluate requested/proposed changes to procedures, research technical manuals, vendor specs, plant diagrams, design documents and station policies to ensure the safe operation of equipment, procedure flow and workability, and adherence to regulatory requirements and writers guidelines.
- The candidate will be required to be Mine Safety Hazard and/or RadWorker trained in order to perform underground and plant/facility walk-downs, from which they will use their observations to incorporate human factors standards, performance capabilities and technical accuracy.
- Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of relevant experience, or
- Associate’s degree with seven (7) years of relevant experience, or
- High School Diploma or Equivalency with eleven (11) years of relevant experience is required.
- Advanced Human Performance Based Procedure Writer Certification, Basic Instructor Certification, PPA Procedure Writer’s Training and Certification Program, Radiological Worker I, or United States Department of Labor Mine Safety Hazard Training is preferred.
- One (1) year of DOE experience is preferred.
- Proficient in the advanced use of Microsoft Word (formatting, tables, headers and footers) as well as other MS Office suit software (Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office is critical for the success of this position. Strong writing skills and a strong vocabulary is preferred.
- Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in procedure writer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in English, communications, technical writing, or a related field
- Experience writing standard operating procedures, work instructions, or controlled documents
- Proficiency with document management systems such as Veeva Vault, MasterControl, or SharePoint
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FDA 21 CFR, ISO 9001, or GMP guidelines
- Strong ability to interview subject matter experts and translate complex processes into clear steps
- Certification from the Society for Technical Communication or equivalent credential preferred
Tips for Your Procedure Writer Job Search
Tailor your resume to SOP terminology
Hiring managers scan for terms like SOP, work instruction, controlled document, and change control. If your resume uses only 'technical writer,' you'll miss keyword filters. Mirror the exact language from each job posting in your summary and bullets.
Show document lifecycle experience clearly
Employers want to know you've taken a document from draft to approved, not just written one. Call out your role in review cycles, version control, and approval workflows. Vague claims like 'created procedures' are weaker than 'authored 40-plus SOPs through a four-stage review process.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists procedure writer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by regulatory framework
A procedure writer role at an FDA-regulated biotech reads differently from one at an ISO-certified manufacturer. Filter your search by industry and look for the specific regulation named in the posting. Matching your experience to that framework in your cover letter significantly narrows the competition.
Bring a sample document portfolio to interviews
Most procedure writer interviews include a writing assessment or request to discuss past documents. Prepare two or three sanitized SOP samples you can walk through in detail. Explain the audience, the system or process documented, and any challenge you solved during the review cycle.
Negotiate by scoping the document backlog
Before accepting an offer, ask how many procedures are currently undocumented or out of compliance. A large backlog often justifies a higher starting salary or a faster ramp to the next title. Knowing the scope also helps you assess whether the role matches your long-term goals.
Procedure Writer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most procedure writers?
The companies hiring the most procedure writers right now include Xcel Energy, BWX Technologies, and Calcium Products, with the largest share of openings in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare, pharmaceutical, and defense contractors consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many procedure writer jobs are remote?
About 100% of procedure writer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common in regulated manufacturing and laboratory environments. Roles focused on policy writing, compliance documentation, and corporate process improvement tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How do you become a procedure writer?
Start with a degree in technical writing, communications, English, or a closely related field, then build hands-on experience by documenting processes in an internship, quality assurance role, or operations team. Learn a document management system and study the regulatory framework relevant to your target industry. A portfolio of real SOP samples is more persuasive to hiring managers than credentials alone.
Can you get hired as a procedure writer without direct experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate transferable skills from quality assurance, compliance, training coordination, or operations. Document any process you've formalized in a past role, even informally, and present it as a writing sample. Entry-level postings in healthcare and manufacturing often accept candidates who show strong writing ability and familiarity with controlled-document concepts over those with years of job title-specific experience.
What does the procedure writer interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by one or two rounds that include a writing assessment, typically a short SOP draft or document edit under timed conditions. Interviewers focus on your process for gathering information from subject matter experts, your experience with review and approval cycles, and your ability to write for a specific audience. Some roles also include a portfolio review.
Where can I find and apply to procedure writer jobs?
You can find and apply to procedure writer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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