Senior Instructional Designer

Primary Job Title:
Senior Instructional Designer, Instrumentation and Control

Alternate/Related Job Titles:
Senior Technical Instructional Designer
Learning Experience Designer (Technical Training)
Instructional Design Lead – Technical Training
Training Program Instructional Designer
Technical Curriculum Designer

Location:
Livermore, CA, United States

Onsite Flexibility:
Hybrid

Contract Details (Contract roles only):

• Position Type:
  Contract

• Contract Duration: 9 Months

• Start:
  As Soon As Possible

• Pay Rate: $70 - 75/Hr

Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to support internal Power Generation initiatives focused on the modernization of instrumentation and control technology. In this contract role, you will lead the design and development of technical training programs to support workforce development and ensure compliance with operational standards.

This role requires expertise in technical training program development, collaboration with subject matter experts, and aligning learning strategies with the client’s modernization and operational goals. The Senior Instructional Designer will play a key role in creating scalable curricula and ensuring high-quality learning solutions across technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct needs assessments and front-end analyses (FEA) to identify training requirements and recommend effective learning solutions for the Programmable Logic Controller and Instrumentation and Control modernization efforts.

• Collaborate with the Senior Learning Strategists and Instructional Designers to determine learning strategies, create curriculum maps, and assessment approaches.

• Work with SMEs to build courses for inclusion in the Technician curriculum.

• Guide the use of appropriate learning technologies and tools to enhance training effectiveness and propose solutions to stakeholders.

• Meet quality standards and perform quality assurance (QA) reviews.

• Estimate project costs and develop schedules in collaboration with the Senior Learning Strategist and Instructional Designers.

• Manage project execution ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget.

• Facilitate key project meetings, including Kick-offs, Betas, Train-the-Trainers, and Pilots.

• Track project status and provide updates to stakeholders.

• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and collect and analyze training effectiveness metrics to support continuous improvement.

• Archive course materials and complete project close-out activities.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• At least 5 years of instructional design experience, including 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role.

• Strong knowledge of instructional design for classroom and technical environments.

• Demonstrated experience designing multi-year technical training programs.

• Proven experience managing small to mid-sized projects.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions with diverse stakeholders.

• Proficiency in MS Office, Articulate Storyline, video production, and web design tools.

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• Experience developing apprenticeship programs in skilled trades.

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.

• Experience working in the utility industry, factory automation, or a similar environment.

• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers, Digital Control Systems, and measurement and testing tools.

• Familiarity with tools such as Questionmark, Author-It, MS Teams, and virtual learning platforms.

• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools to support efficient work.

Required Skills:

• Instructional Design for Technical Training

• Learning Needs Analysis

• Technical Curriculum Development

Preferred Skills:

• Articulate Storyline

• Project Management

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Curriculum Mapping

• Training Effectiveness Evaluation

Additional Skills:

• Front-end analysis (FEA)

• Quality assurance reviews

• Learning strategy development

• Technical learning technologies

• Multi-year curriculum planning

• Cross-functional collaboration

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client:
Leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. Offers reliable energy delivery and a positive work environment. Join our team and make a difference in your community.

About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number:
26-02157

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