Technical Writer – Nuclear Safety Basis Documentation

Job overview

The Technical Writer – Nuclear Safety Basis Documentation role is primarily remote, with occasional onsite work in Los Alamos or Santa Fe, NM. Pay is $44–$49 per hour. The role supports the Safety Basis organization at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where accurate documentation supports nuclear safety work and DOE review and approval. The writer/editor develops, reviews, and maintains safety-basis documents for nuclear and high-hazard facilities. The role improves clarity and consistency without changing technical intent, applies document standards and configuration controls, and coordinates with authors and technical specialists to prepare documents for review and approval.

What you'll do

• Edit, format, and quality-check Safety Basis documents, including DSAs, TSRs, hazard analyses, supporting calculations, safety evaluation reports, and change packages
• ensure compliance with applicable DOE orders, standards, and site requirements
• improve clarity and consistency without altering technical intent
• apply templates, style guides, and configuration management requirements
• edit and compare redlines
• coordinate comment resolution with authors, engineers, and nuclear safety analysts
• prepare documents for internal reviews, audits, readiness activities, approval, and submittal
• track revisions and maintain version control.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

compa industries

technical writer

nuclear safety basis documentation

remote

los alamos nm

santa fe nm

$44–$49/hr

safety basis documents

technical editing

doe requirements

documented safety analyses

technical safety requirements

doe q clearance eligibility

9/80a schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, collaborative culture, and careers supporting mission-critical technical services.

Why this role

Requires DOE Q clearance eligibility and A-level access; assignment runs through September 30, 2026, with a possible extension that is not guaranteed. Full-time, 40 hours per week; overtime is not anticipated.

About the employer

COMPA Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.