Instructional Designer

Aldridge Electric; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Incentive Programs

Short and Long Term Disability

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Aldridge Electric is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to design, develop, and implement learning solutions across project management, safety, and leadership development. You will create engaging content, assessments, and on-the-job assignments to measure learning transfer and impact.

You will partner with business leaders to translate objectives into effective programs, manage timelines, and coordinate implementation to support organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3 years of experience designing learning for ILT, VILT, self-paced eLearning and video formats.
• Knowledge of adult learning styles and instructional design.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality programs, content and materials aligned to business goals.
• Support end-to-end learning experiences with needs assessment and assessments.
• Develop training content on topics including Project Management, Crew leader skills, Safety, Agile tools and Leadership.
• Collaborate with internal clients and stakeholders to identify training needs and align with business strategy.
• Coordinate implementation strategies for each learning solution.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning theory

eLearning tools

Graphic design

LMS experience

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Articulate 360

Rise

Lectora

iSpring

Canva

Camtasia

Job description

What We Are Looking For

As a key member of the Talent Management Training team, the Instructional Designer will support the training and educational needs of the organization by designing, developing and implementing appropriate learning solutions to fill performance gaps and support new initiatives for project management, safety, and leadership development.

What You’ll Do

• Design high-quality programs, content and materials that support the company’s business goals and objectives.
• Support the end to end learning experience: Assess needs, devise instructional strategies, incorporate course-related learning activities, develop multimedia e-learning experiences and create assessments and on-the-job assignments that measure success and the transfer of learning.
• Support development of training programs, content, and materials on various topics including: Project Management processes and best practices, Crew leader skills, Technical topics, Safety topics, Agile tools, Technology systems, and Leadership skills.
• Develop working relationships with internal clients, field users and subject matter experts, and communicate regularly with internal clients.
• Collaborate with internal clients and stakeholders at all levels of the organization to identify and assess training needs in alignment with the business strategy.
• Coordinate implementation strategies for each learning solution.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Instructional Design, Learning Technology, Education or another related field.
• 3 years of experience developing learning for instructor led, virtual instructor led, self-paced eLearning and video formats.
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of adult learning styles and instructional design.
• Intermediate experience with eLearning authoring tools (Articulate 360, Rise, Lectora, iSpring, or similar) and graphic/visual design tools (Canva, Camtasia, etc).
• Graphic design aptitude.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with business/organizational leaders to translate business objectives into effective learning solutions and development programs.
• Experience working with learning management systems.
• Excels at time management and prioritization, consistently meeting deadlines while generating high-quality work.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

Who we are

At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution.

Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.

Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference.

Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!

What We Offer

The annual base pay for this role is between $80,000 - $100,000. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Protection
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.