Sr. Technical Writer - Automation
ID do trabalho
264111
Publicado
09-Mar-2026
Linha de serviço
GWS Segment
Tipo de função
Período integral
Localização(ões)
Council Bluffs - Iowa - United States of America, Moncks Corner - South Carolina - United States of America

About the role:


The Datacenter Automation Systems (DAS) team is committed to the successful implementation of autonomous vehicles, semi-autonomous vehicles, and permanently placed equipment throughout multiple datacenters. CBRE is seeking full-time, permanent, mid-level Datacenter Automation Systems (DAS) Technical Writer with experience creating operational procedures, best practices, building operations, construction, and on-site safety products for robotic automation. The Technical Writer will report to the Client-approved location:

      Moncks Corner, SC

      Council Bluffs, IA

The Technical Writing requirements may vary according to Client-determined assignments, but most content relates to design specifications, construction practices, operational safety and automation best practices at the Client's data centers. This position is part of a multi-disciplinary team creating highly technical training and documentation for Automation Systems to be used in Data Centers. The individual will collaborate with project engineers, CAD/BIM Operators, project managers, and other technical writers. Ideal candidates must be comfortable communicating regularly via video conference, email and internal ticketing systems.


What you'll do:

  • Plan, develop, edit, and create advanced content for the documentation of software applications and hardware environments.
  • Utilize and create templates for standardizing system documentation. Prepare reference material for developers and end users.
  • Use docs-as-code (Markdown) to publish technical documentation to team website
  • Create and maintain team sites for documentation repositories
  • Create photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate the material.
  • Conduct research and interview Sr. technical and business personnel, Update existing user manuals to be up to date with product technologies and production methods.
  • Copy edit and quality assurance of operational procedure documentation to ensure writing standards are being used.
  • Utilize professional experience to implement and interconnect communications such as presentations, drawings, graphs, charts, videography, etc.
  • Validate the accuracy of existing documentation.
  • Provide ad-hoc technical assistance to Sr. managers and other key members of the application development team.
  • Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
  • Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
  • Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
  • Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.
  • Conduct independent research and work with internal / external global teams to produce or revise documentation that follows the client’s global standards and is easily understood by the intended audience.
  • Facilitate periodic reviews to ensure documentation stays up to date.





What you'll need:

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. 
  • Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
  • Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. 
  • Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

CBRE GWS
A CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) trabalha com clientes para tornar o setor imobiliário um contribuinte significativo para a produtividade e o desempenho organizacional. Nosso modelo de gestão de contas está no centro da nossa abordagem centrada no cliente para oferecer soluções imobiliárias integradas. Cada cliente é atribuído a um líder dedicado e é apoiado por recursos regionais e globais, aproveitando a plataforma mais robusta do setor. A CBRE GWS oferece resultados superiores consistentes e mensuráveis para nossos clientes em todas as etapas do ciclo de vida e em todos os setores e regiões.