Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

Axelon Services Corporation; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelon Services Corporation in Livermore, CA is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to create and deliver instructor-led and field-based training for power generation apprenticeships. The role blends classroom design with hands-on content development, in a hybrid work setting.

You will perform task analyses, build hands-on practice activities, guides, simulations, and assessments, and collaborate with SMEs to ensure safety and alignment with stakeholder needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of 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 fields.
• Experienced in instructional design methodologies and technical writing.

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 safety requirements in 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.

Skills

Instructional design

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Teams

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in instructional design or education-related areas of study

Tools

QuestionMark

Author-It

Job description

• Work Mode: Hybrid (80% remote, 20% in-person)
• Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate:

$60-70 per hour

Summary

• Location: Livermore, CA
• Work Mode: Hybrid (80% remote, 20% in-person)
• Duration: 12 Months

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 safety requirements in 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of 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 the team and subject matter experts to proactively communicate concerns, issues, and risks.

Preferred 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.