Sr. Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

SEDAA•Livermore, CA

2d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Instructional Designer will design and develop instructor-led classroom and field-based on-the-job training for apprenticeships in the power generation utility industry. The role includes performing detailed task analyses for hydro utility workers who perform complex, high-risk, hands-on work, and creating practice activities, student and facilitator guides, scenario-based learning materials, assessments, simulations, videos, and other instructional media. The designer will define learning objectives and course structures that meet stakeholder needs while accounting for safety requirements and remote learning environments. Working under the direction of the Senior Instructional Designer, the role applies company standards, guidelines, and templates. The designer will participate in milestone meetings with subject matter experts, including task analysis, alpha, beta, train-the-trainer, and pilot meetings, and will support ongoing content review and validation. This is a hybrid assignment described as primarily remote, with in-person milestone meetings in Livermore and quarterly travel to client locations, including the Sierra region. Occasional overnight stays may be needed. Candidates must currently reside in the client service territory and be available during office hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time. The project is twelve months, with potential to extend. A client laptop will be issued; any additional equipment must be provided by the supplier. Travel or mileage outside the home office may be expensed with prior manager approval, and travel expenses are reimbursed.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills, such as in electrical utilities or related industries.
Bachelor's degree in instructional design or an education-related area of study.
Skill in instructional design methodologies and technical writing.
Experience with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Ability to self-manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables on time.
Ability to work closely with a team and subject matter experts and proactively communicate concerns, issues, and risks.
Must currently reside in the client service territory.
Availability during office hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time and ability to attend in-person milestone meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hydroelectric operations, mechanical engineering, or machining.
Master's degree in instructional design or an education-related area of study.
Experience with QuestionMark and Author-It.
Graphic design skills.
Teaching experience.
Previous CLIENT Academy experience.

Responsibilities

Design and develop instructor-led classroom and field-based on-the-job training for apprenticeships in the power generation utility industry.
Perform detailed task analyses for hydro utility workers performing complex, high-risk, hands-on work.
Create hands-on practice activities, student guides, facilitator guides, and scenario-based learning materials.
Develop assessments, simulations, videos, and other instructional media to support applied skills development and job performance.
Define learning objectives and course structures aligned with stakeholder needs and the constraints of safety requirements and remote learning environments.
Apply company standards, guidelines, and templates under the direction of the Senior Instructional Designer.
Participate in milestone meetings with subject matter experts, including task analysis, alpha, beta, train-the-trainer, and pilot meetings.
Engage with subject matter experts for ongoing content review and validation.
Self-manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables on time.
Work closely with the team and subject matter experts, proactively communicating concerns, issues, and risks.
Be available during office hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time and attend in-person milestone meetings.
Travel quarterly to client locations, including the Sierra region; occasional overnight stays may be required.