Instructional Designer

Xcel Energy Inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to lead learning solution design and evaluation, shaping curricula to meet business needs.

The role focuses on creating outlines, recommended solutions, and instructional design for diverse learning projects, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure scalable, effective programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or certifications in learning & development, instructional design, or related field.
• 8 years of learning and development instructional design experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, eLearning authoring tools, and LMS.
• Deep knowledge of adult learning theory and applying it to multiple modalities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructional design documentation and analyses for learning projects.
• Write effective copy, instructional texts, media scripts, and development documentation.
• Coordinate and track internal/external interactions; lead or guide learning on large-scale projects.
• Partner in the design, development, implementation, and assessment of learning solutions.

Skills

Instructional design

Written & verbal communication

Adult learning theory

Content writing

Full training programs design

Led virtual training & eLearning

Stakeholder consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree or cert in L&D/ID

Tools

Microsoft Office

eLearning authoring tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Xcel Energy(NASDAQ:XEL)is a leading energy providerand Fortune 500company,dedicated toserving millions ofelectricity andnaturalgascustomersacross eight states:Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota,New Mexicoand Texas.We make energy work better forourcustomers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar-delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient,and sustainable energy.

Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

Instructional Designer Position Summary

Accountable for solution evaluation and early-phase project creation including the development of learning outlines, recommended solutions, and instructional design of learning deliverables. Will be a thought leader and consult with internal and external stakeholders on providing learning solutions to meet business needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Instructional Design: Design and develop instructional design documentation and analysis for learning projects, including consulting with customers and internal development contacts on proposed learning solutions and integration into existing learning plans, paths, and curricula. This may include analysis of audience, training requirements, currently available training, as well as business and regulatory needs.
• Content Writing/Documentation: Write effective copy, instructional texts, media scripts, and development documentation.
• Special Projects and Coordination: Responsible for tracking internal and external interactions, mapping key timelines, and participating in meetings, calls, and key communications. Provide leadership or guidance on learning in large scale special projects to other teams.
• Learning Development: Partner in the consistent design, development, implementation, and assessment of learning solutions

Minimum Requirements

• 8 years of learning and development instructional design experience
• Bachelor's degree and/or certifications in learning & development, instructional design, or related field
• Extensive experience in instructional design methodologies
• Proficiency in tools including Microsoft Office suite, eLearning authoring tools, and Learning Management Systems
• Deep knowledge of adult learning theory and how to apply these to traditional and new learning modalities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in content writing, ability to map objectives with learning content, and completing full instructional design analysis and associated deliverable documentation
• Experience in designing and providing recommendations on full training programs with multiple modalities including Instructor
• Led, virtual training, eLearning, podcasting, video solutions, and other interactive media.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to growRewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides jobapplicantsreasonable accommodations for disabilitiesthroughout the application process. If youare in need ofanaccommodationto complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation RequestForm.

Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,567.00 per year This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/07/26

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