Technical Writer – AIA Course Development (AEC/Building Standards)

Job Title: Technical Content Writer – AIA Course Development (AEC/Building Standards)

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Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Sagan provides a high-performance remote work environment, ensuring access to world-class opportunities for top-tier professionals.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Technical Content Writer to create continuing education (CEU) materials for US-credentialed architects and designers. This role requires clear, accurate, and engaging writing that communicates complex building-science concepts, codes, and standards to professional audiences. The ideal candidate has experience with U.S. building codes and is comfortable producing highly structured educational and technical content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and write CEU content for architecture and design professionals.
• Translate technical information into accessible and professional learning materials.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. standards such as ADA, IBC, ICC, and other relevant codes.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to validate content accuracy.
• Edit and proofread materials to maintain clarity, consistency, and professional tone.
• Stay up to date with industry codes, standards, and trends in the AEC space.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience developing AIA-accredited CEU courses or similar technical educational materials.
• Strong background in technical writing within the architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) sector.
• Excellent command of written English and technical communication.
• Familiarity with U.S. building codes and standards (ADA, IBC, ICC, NFPA, etc.).
• Ability to conduct deep research and synthesize complex information into structured content.
• Comfortable working remotely and meeting deadlines independently.
• Strong collaboration skills to partner with designers who transform written material into presentations and videos.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Degree or background in architecture, engineering, or construction.
• Experience writing for U.S.-based AEC audiences or working with AIA course providers.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles or instructional design for professional education.