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

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Aldridge Electric is seeking an Instructional Designer to design, develop, and implement learning solutions that close performance gaps in project management, safety, and leadership. This on-site role in Des Plaines offers potential hybrid work after 90 days to ensure proper training.

You will collaborate with internal clients, SMEs and leaders to translate business objectives into effective learning programs, across instructor-led, virtual, self-paced and video formats.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• Experience partnering with leaders to translate business objectives into learning solutions.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS).
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines while delivering high quality work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality programs and materials aligned with company goals.
• Manage end-to-end learning experiences including needs assessment, strategies, activities, and assessments.
• Develop programs on topics like Project Management, Crew leader skills, safety, Agile tools, and leadership.
• Collaborate with internal clients and SMEs to identify training needs.
• Coordinate implementation strategies for each learning solution.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning

eLearning tools

LMS experience

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

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 InstructionalDesigner will support the training and educational needs of the organization bydesigning, developing and implementing appropriate learning solutions to fillperformance gaps and support new initiatives for project management, safety, andleadership development.

This role requires you to be onsite at our Des Plaines office. There is eligibility for hybrid work after 90 days to ensure proper training.

What you’ll do:

• Design high-quality programs, content and materials that support the company’sbusiness goals and objectives.
• Support the end to end learning experience: Assess needs, devise instructionalstrategies, incorporate course-related learning activities, develop multimedia e-learningexperiences and create assessments and on-the-job assignments that measuresuccess and the transfer of learning.
• Support development of training programs, content, and materials on varioustopics including: Project Management processes and best practices, Crew leader skills,Technical topics, Safety topics, Agile tools, Technology systems, and Leadershipskills.
• Develop working relationships with internal clients, field users and subject matterexperts, and communicate regularly with internal clients.
• Collaborate with internal clients and stakeholders at all levels of the organizationto 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 andinstructional 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 totranslate business objectives into effective learning solutions and developmentprograms.
• Experience working with learning management systems.
• Excels at time management and prioritization, consistently meeting deadlineswhile generating high-quality work.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and Google Workspaceapplications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interacteffectively 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 notonly valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choicefor Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectivesand prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, andexecution.

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

Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create anunparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Throughteam-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster anenvironment 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 isdependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training,transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range issubject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for abonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes thefollowing:

• 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)

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional workassignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, trainingassignments, and other related duties. 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 protectedby law.