Instructional Designer

TechDigital Group; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A training and development firm is seeking a qualified instructor to deliver transmission substation training in Amarillo, Texas. The ideal candidate will have journeyman-level experience as a substation electrician and will be responsible for classroom instruction, curriculum management, and hands-on support. This position requires strong communication skills and a mentorship mindset to effectively deliver training. Candidates with 4–5 years of substation experience are preferred, particularly retired or near-retirement professionals.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level substation electrician with 4–5 years of experience.
• Strong preference for seasoned field professionals, particularly those near retirement.
• Experience instructing multi-week substation school sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom-based instruction during active school weeks.
• Review curriculum and prepare materials when classes are not in session.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and provide hands-on instructional support.

Skills

Journeyman Substation Electrician experience

Hands-on knowledge of substation equipment

Instructional delivery / teaching capability

Strong verbal communication skills

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Mentorship mindset

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the planning, creation, delivery, and quality assurance of instructionally effective content within an established timeframe. Demonstrates and utilizes effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills. Support training staff in the delivery of Substation trainings to internal or external audiences and perform administrative tasks as it relates to any training projects. Able to utilize multimedia technology and authoring tools. Prepare reports on results from evaluation of training programs. Skill requirements include teaching/training, performance measuring, multimedia, curriculum and course development, ability to work independently or on a team and MS Office experience.

1. Explain what the scope of the work/project is? Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for).

The role is primarily responsible for in-person delivery of existing transmission substation training curriculum. The resource will instruct multi‑week substation schools throughout the year and must bring sufficient depth of field experience to teach the content credibly. While the curriculum is largely already developed, the instructor may occasionally support minor revisions, updates, or enhancements to the material.

2. What does a typical day look like?

During active school weeks, the instructor delivers classroom-based instruction during 10-hour days. When classes are not in session, time may be spent reviewing curriculum, preparing materials, coordinating with subject matter experts, and occasionally visiting substations or training labs for hands‑on instructional support.

1. What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required?

• Journeyman Substation Electrician experience (critical requirement)
• Hands‑on knowledge of substation equipment (breakers, relays, mechanical/electrical systems)
• Instructional delivery / teaching capability
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (email, PowerPoint, basic spreadsheets)

2. What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)?

• Clear communication
• Team collaboration
• Classroom management
• Mentorship mindset

3. Ideal candidate background and how many years required?

• Preferably journeyman‑level substation electrician
• Minimum 4–5 years of substation experience
• Strong preference for seasoned field professionals
• Retired or near‑retirement individuals are considered ideal