Technical Trainer (Part-Time)

Smith Engineering•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Smith Engineering is seeking Part Time Technical Trainers to join our team in the New York Metro area. You will split your time between our Manhattan office and various customer sites. At Smith Engineering, our vision is to create a sustainable future by improving operations and increasing efficiency in critical facilities. For more than a dozen years, we have been a leader in central plant design and optimization, building a reputation for discovering and solving facility mysteries, and improving central plant operations. By uniting expertise in design, energy, controls, and workforce development, we empower industry-leading clients to meet their operational and sustainability goals. Your Role We are building the premier technical training organization to support our clients in renewable energy and Chiller Plant Design. We’re hiring part-time Technical Trainers who combine credible, hands-on technical expertise with the ability to deliver exceptional experiences for our target audience. This role is a contributor to our Training Group and is vital to the execution of client training.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering strongly preferred, or equivalent “in the field” experience / professional trade-schooling
Extensive experience with HVAC, Facilities Management and Maintenance, or other related fields
Training facilitation experience required, along with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to diverse adult audiences
Must be located within 50 miles of New York City
Dependable, disciplined, self-starter, and continuous learner

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating training in a variety of modalities (hybrid, in-person, virtual) is preferred
Willingness and desire to grow skills as a facilitator
Comfort tailoring content depth, as needed, across multiple proficiency and experience levels

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned training content to achieve specific content objectives
Adapt to variable audience types and learning styles
Maintain professional learning environment
Sustain energetic & engaging atmosphere
As needed: complete post-session documentation: attendance records, client surveys, training delivery recordings, exams/knowledge checks administration
Ensure client records are accurate and submitted on time
Incorporate feedback to continuously improve course materials and delivery
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to ensure course materials align with targeted outcomes