Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum

Thecorporate; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Thecorporate is seeking an Instructional Designer to design and develop instructor-led and field-based training for power generation apprenticeships. The role requires analyzing tasks for high-risk hydro utility work and creating hands-on practice activities, guides, and assessments to support safe, effective job performance.

Hybrid assignment with 90% remote work and 20% on-site in Livermore, CA, for milestone meetings, travel as needed, and a potential extension beyond a twelve-month term.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing instructor-led training for complex hands-on skills.
• Bachelor's degree in instructional design or education-related field.
• Skilled in instructional design methodologies and technical writing.
• Experienced with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop classroom and field-based training for power generation apprenticeships.
• Perform task analyses for hydro utility workers performing high-risk work.
• Create hands-on activities, guides, and scenario-based learning materials.
• Develop assessments, simulations, videos and other instructional media.
• Define learning objectives and course structure aligned to safety requirements and remote learning.
• Work with Senior Instructional Designer to apply company standards and templates.
• Participate in milestone meetings with SMEs and pilot trainings.
• Engage SMEs for ongoing content review and validation.

Skills

Instructional design

Technical writing

PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Time management

Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in instructional design/education

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Job Title: Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev Location: Livermore, CA Duration: November 16, 2026 - November 30, 2027- with potential to extend. Notes: ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID WITH 90% HOME OFFICE AND 20% ON-SITE IN LIVERMORE FOR MILESTONE PROJECT MEETINGS.

Top Things Looking For

• Experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills for utilities or related industry
• Skilled in instructional design methodologies and technical writing
• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills

Contract is twelve months with potential to extend.

Location

• 80% work from remote office, 20% meetings in person.
• Quarterly travel is required to the locations, including the Sierra region.
• Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructor-led (classroom) and on-the-job (field based) training for apprenticeships in the Power Generation utility industry.
• Perform detailed task analysis for hydro utility workers performing complex, high-risk, hands-on work.
• Create hands-on practice activities, student guides, facilitator guides, and scenario-based learning materials.
• Develop assessments, simulations, videos and other instructional media to support applied skills development and job performance.
• Define learning objectives, and course structure aligned to stakeholder needs and to meet the constraints of safety requirements and remote learning environments.
• Work under the direction of the Senior Instructional Designer to apply company standards, guidelines, and templates.
• Participate in milestone meetings with subject matter experts, including task analysis, alpha, beta, train the trainer, and pilot.
• Engage with subject matter experts for ongoing content review and validation.
• Available during office hours: 8am to 5pm (PST) and ability to meet in person for milestone meetings.

Required Skills

• 3+ years experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills; such as electrical utilities or related industries.
• Bachelor's degree in instructional design or education related areas of study.
• Skilled in instructional design methodologies and technical writing.
• Experienced in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Self-manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables on time.
• Work closely with team and subject matter experts to proactively communicate concerns, issues and risks.

Desired Skills

• Experience with hydroelectric operations, mechanical engineering, or machining
• Master's degree in instructional design or education related areas of study
• Experience with QuestionMark, Author-It
• Skilled in graphic design
• Teaching experience
• Previous Academy experience

Skills: instructor-led training,instructional design,led,learning,subject matter experts