Engineering Specification Writer

$80,000 - $100,000/Yr

Viega - Nashua, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Nashua, NH

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Engineering Specification Writer at Viega is responsible for creating and maintaining specifications for plumbing, HVAC, and other piping systems. This role serves as a liaison with third-party specification services and ensures that all Viega products are included in customer master specifications. The position requires strong writing and analytical skills, as well as a detailed understanding of specification formatting and construction procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receives specifications for updating from Inside Sales, field sales, and customers, reviews to ensure specifications are current and accurate, and updates as needed.
• Reviews drawings and other documents to write and edit specifications for projects and coordinates compliance with project requirements, client guidelines, and technical conditions.
• Interprets the project and materials requirements to determine applicable specifications sections and provides package to customer.
• Maintains accounts and specifications with third-party specification services.
• Maintains a library catalog of all application documentation for internal and/or external use.
• Publishes and maintains templates for all written specifications, ensuring all documents produced are uniform in their formatting.
• Provides training as needed to the field team on best specification practices.
• Continuously attends internal and external training sessions to maintain up-to-date product knowledge and the latest in specification needs.
• Coordinates specifications with Building Information modeling (BIM) strategies and specification writing software.
• Utilizes ViegaForce to communicate with internal stakeholders and for tracking metrics.
• Gives input and support regarding training initiatives.
• Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in a technical field such as Architecture or Engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years of related work experience (10 years if no college degree) required.
• Detailed understanding of specification formatting (Construction Specifications Institute - CSI).
• Detailed knowledge of specification sections 21 (Fire Suppression), 22 (Plumbing), and 23 (HVAC).
• Knowledge of construction procedures and schedules.
• Excellent analytical and time management skills.
• Proficient in the use of common office equipment and software - including: computers, printers, and Microsoft Office products.

Nice-to-haves

• CCCA, CCS, CDT, or CCPR certification from Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) preferred.
• Work experience with specification services such as Deltek MasterSpec or RIB SpecLink preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Voluntary Benefits (Life, AD&D, Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7.5% company contribution
• Time Off Programs - 22 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Company Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days