Technical Writers (Energy Industry)- Remote

Acara Solutions is looking for Technical Writers

Job Duties:

1) Research, write and format high-quality, technical funding proposals in collaboration with various APS business unit leaders and team members.
2) Actively secure and engage resources as needed to contribute data or provide access to resources needed.
3) Present funding proposals, as well as related comprehensive overviews of funding pursuits, to leadership and related stakeholders.
4) Manage the funding application and potential receipt of funding, including compliance requirements, across multiple proposals.
5) Identify additional relevant funding opportunities in alignment with strategic vision and goals.
6) As needed, help maintain relationships with grant funder(s) or grant partners alongside staff.

Required:

• 5+ years of expertise in writing federal and other grants. Knowledge of the energy, and specifically, the electricity sector are very beneficial.
• Expertise drafting and securing funding. With a strong preference for experience pursuing and securing funding from federal organizations, such as the Department of Energy, and/or the state of Arizona.
• Knowledge of funding opportunities relevant to electric utilities, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
• Comprehensive understanding of the electric grid and Energy Industry, as well as related national and state rules, regulations, policies, etc. With a strong preference for an understanding of Arizona's and the Southwest region's electric environment. An understanding of the following electricity topics preferred: grid flexibility, grid reliability, emerging grid technologies, storage, renewable and clean energy, transmission and distribution, and electric vehicles.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Salary: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour

Experience:

• Technical writing: 3 years (Required)
• electricity topics / grid technology / Power / Energy: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote