Rail Training Architect: Immersive Simulation & Assessment

Regional Transportation District

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 84,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Regional Transportation District (RTD) seeks an experienced Instructional Designer to design and deliver immersive rail training programs for operations and maintenance. You will work with SMEs to develop simulator, VR, AV, and blended learning experiences aligned with regulatory requirements and practical performance needs.

The role emphasizes adult learning principles, assessment development, and continuous improvement of curricula.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum of two years in training, instructional design, curriculum development, or simulation-based learning.
Experience designing and delivering technical training programs (classroom, hands-on, eLearning, blended or simulation).
Experience drafting scripts, coordinating immersive learning activities, and evaluating learner performance.
Ability to perform training needs assessments and align solutions with regulations and operational needs.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement immersive rail training experiences (simulators, VR, AV, classroom, eLearning).
Collaborate with SMEs to define objectives, performance expectations, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct needs assessments and close gaps with targeted learning experiences.
Develop and manage end-to-end simulation courses and assessments.
Create and refine multimedia content, write scripts, and optimize knowledge transfer.
Apply adult learning principles and continuously improve training materials.
Facilitate simulation sessions, debriefings, and assess learner performance.
Coordinate with operations, instructors, and partners to keep content current.
Develop assessment tools (rubrics, checklists, pre/post tests) to measure outcomes.
Maintain documentation of curriculum materials and revisions.