Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

Finezi Inc.; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Finezi Inc. in Livermore, CA seeks an experienced Instructional Designer to develop instructor-led and field-based training for hydro utility apprenticeships.

You will perform task analyses, craft hands-on activities, guides, and scenarios, and create media to support skill development and performance. You will collaborate with SMEs and the Senior Instructional Designer to align courses with safety standards and stakeholder needs, while meeting milestones and deadlines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructor-led classroom training and on-the-job, field-based training for apprenticeships in the power generation utility industry.
• Perform task analysis for hydro utility workers performing complex, high-risk hands-on work.
• Create hands-on practice activities, guides, and scenario-based learning materials.
• Develop assessments, simulations, videos, and other instructional media to support applied skills and job performance.
• Define learning objectives and course structures aligned with stakeholder needs, 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 SMEs, including task analysis, alpha, beta, train-the-trainer, and pilot sessions.
• Engage with SMEs for ongoing content review and validation.
• Be available during office hours, 8 AM to 5 PM PST, and attend in-person milestone meetings as required.

Skills

Instructional design

Technical writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in ID / related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

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

Contract Duration: 12 months, with potential to extend.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructor-led classroom training 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 structures aligned with stakeholder needs, 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 sessions.
• Engage with subject matter experts for ongoing content review and validation.
• Be available during office hours, 8 AM to 5 PM PST, and attend in-person milestone meetings as required.

Required Skills

• 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, education, or a related field.
• Proficiency in instructional design methodologies and technical writing.
• Experience with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to independently manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables on time.
• Ability to work closely with the team and subject matter experts and proactively communicate concerns, issues, and risks.

Desired Skills

• Experience with hydroelectric operations, mechanical engineering, or machining.
• Master's degree in instructional design, education, or a related field.
• Experience with QuestionMark and Author-it.
• Graphic design skills.
• Teaching experience.

Location and Work Arrangement

• 80% remote work and 20% in-person meetings.
• Quarterly travel to PG&E locations, including the Sierra region, is required.
• Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones.