Technical Specification Writer

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Alexandria, VA, USA
In-Office
104K-181K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Produce, revise, and maintain technical specifications and the Manual of Design Criteria for rail transit projects. Develop technical documents for design, construction, contracts, and operations; prepare policies and procedures; maintain standards; conduct technical reviews and integrate specs into construction documents.
Summary Generated by Built In
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

 

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Specification Writer to join our team! In this role you will support the production of specifications and coordinate the integration into the construction documents.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Develop, revise, and maintain technical specifications and the Manual of Design Criteria;
  • Develop technical documents to support design, construction, contracts, and operations processes for capital and non-capital projects;
  • Prepare policy and procedure documentation;
  • Maintain the most up-to-date versions of technical standards in an orderly manner;
  • Conduct timely technical reviews of draft documents;
  • Perform additional assignments as directed by the Manager.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or a related field;
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in preparing technical specifications and documents for rail transit projects;
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments;
  • Extensive experience with all Microsoft Office applications;
  • Ability to write clearly and professionally;
  • Ability to produce communications quickly and efficiently;
  • General knowledge of rail transit agencies' design standards for architecture, engineering and construction, as well as safety and security regulations such as fixed-rail clearances, level-boarding, and OSHA policies.
     

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Familiarity with standard processes and procedures of technical specifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License or Registered Architect (RA)
  • Certified Construction Specifier

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or a related field
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in preparing technical specifications and documents for rail transit projects
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments
  • Extensive experience with all Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to write clearly and professionally
  • Ability to produce communications quickly and efficiently
  • General knowledge of rail transit agencies' design standards for architecture, engineering and construction, and safety and security regulations (fixed-rail clearances, level-boarding, OSHA policies)
  • Familiarity with standard processes and procedures of technical specifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License or Registered Architect (RA)
  • Certified Construction Specifier

Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.

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The Company
HQ: Centreville, VA
14,420 Employees
Year Founded: 1944

What We Do

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.

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