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Permanent Engineering Technical Writer Jobs in Portland, OR

We have openings for Technical Writer for one of our client in Portland, Oregon. Position ... What we'd like to do is have a meeting where developers could brain-dump or verbally describe how ...

Bachelor's degree or certification in Technical Writing, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Engineering Technology, or a related field. * 2-5 years of experience reviewing, creating, modifying ...

Job Title: Technical Writer II Location: Tualatin, OR Employment Type: Contract Industry ... Work directly with engineering and manufacturing teams supporting advanced technology products.

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Emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and accuracy in conveying complex information and connects technical writing to software development, engineering, healthcare, and scientific communication ...

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How much do permanent engineering technical writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for permanent engineering technical writer in Portland, OR is $41.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.58 and $49.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Permanent Engineering Technical Writer vs Contract Engineering Technical Writer?

AspectPermanent Engineering Technical WriterContract Engineering Technical Writer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, technical communication, or related field; certifications like Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC)Similar credentials as permanent roles; often requires proven technical writing experience and relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentFull-time, in-house or remote, with ongoing projects and team collaborationTemporary or project-based, often remote, with variable project durations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by manufacturing, aerospace, software, and engineering firms for long-term documentation needsCommon in consulting firms, agencies, or companies needing short-term technical documentation support

Both roles require strong technical writing skills and engineering knowledge, but permanent engineering technical writers typically work full-time within a company, focusing on long-term documentation, while contract writers are hired for specific projects or periods, offering flexibility and specialized expertise.

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Job description

Company Description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest "Canadian-Owned" IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom's areas of staffing expertise include:
Application Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business/Systems Analysis
Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
Infrastructure & Network Services
Risk Management & Compliance
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security & Privacy
Specialties Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Technical Writer


On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Technical Writer for a contract opportunity in Hillsboro, OR 97124.


Technical Writer Job Details


Review, edit, and re-writing technical content from both native and non-native English speakers. Creation of original content required as well with experience in research, analysis, writing and publishing technical documentation for software developers. 


Technical Writer Mandatory Skills 


Technical writing experience with at least one of variety of technical areas such as Windows, Server, Android, and Parallel Programming required

Experience in search engine analysis/optimization, social media enablement of content, video scripting, and web page design/publishing highly desired. 

Minimum of a Bachelor degree with at least 7 years hands-on technical writing experience required.


Technical Writer Start Date


ASAP


Technical Writer Assignment Length


3 Months initial engagement, but this contract is expected to be extended


"Please note that we are not able to work with candidates on H1B Visas or candidates represented by third parties."

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only.