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Engineering Specification Writer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Contract
No sponsorship$23k-$27kDetected 2 days ago
ExcelProcurementCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Overview Location: Onsite, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Compensation: $23–$27.00/hour Employment Type: Temporary Contract Term: Approximately 6.5 months (Beginning August 3, 2026) Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Specification Writer to support the Engineering Department by assisting with
- a backlog of technical specification work. This temporary assignment plays an important role in ensuring procurement specifications are accurate, current, and completed on schedule to support uninterrupted contracts for equipment, parts, materials, and services. Working under the guidance of the Program Manager, the Specification Writer will collaborate
Responsibilities
- Specification Development Develop and revise technical specifications under the guidance of the Program Manager.
- Ensure specifications are completed and submitted on schedule to support continuity of supplier and service contracts.
- Assist in developing new technical specifications based on operational needs.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Safety, and Bus Maintenance Support throughout the specification development process.
- Procurement Support Attend pre-bid meetings to answer technical questions regarding specifications and solicitations.
- Perform technical evaluations of vendor bids to ensure compliance with specification requirements.
- Support Procurement by providing technical expertise during the solicitation and contract award process.
- $23-$27.00/hour Employment Type: Temporary Contract Term: Approximately 6.5 months (Beginning August 3, 2026) Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Specification Writer to support the Engineering Department by assisting with a backlog of technical specification work.
- This temporary assignment plays an important role in ensuring procurement specifications are accurate, current, and completed on schedule to support uninterrupted contracts for equipment, parts, materials, and services.
- Working under the guidance of the Program Manager, the Specification Writer will collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Bus Maintenance Support, Safety, and end-user departments to develop, update, and review technical specifications while supporting the procurement process from specification development through bid evaluation.
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience developing, reviewing, or updating technical specifications, engineering documentation, procurement documents, or similar technical documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Windows.
- Must be able to reliably commute to Pittsburgh, PA.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree or completion of two (2) years of college coursework.
Nice to have
- Experience working in an engineering, manufacturing, transportation, public works, or procurement environment.
- Ability to interpret engineering documentation, equipment specifications, or technical requirements.
- Experience supporting procurement, contract administration, or technical bid review processes.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Safety.
- Review and update existing technical specifications for recurring procurement contracts involving parts, materials, equipment, and services.
- Coordinate specification updates with user departments to verify technical requirements and accuracy.
- Stakeholder Collaboration Meet with end-user departments to identify product, equipment, and material requirements.
- Participate in weekly contract status meetings and provide updates on specification development and bid review activities.
Compensation
- $23k-$27k
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
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