Rail Training Designer & Curriculum Architect

Regional Transportation District; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Transportation District in Denver is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to design and implement training programs for RTD's light rail and commuter rail operations and maintenance.

The role requires collaborating with rail operations, safety, and regulatory partners, developing full courses, evaluating outcomes, and managing multiple curriculum projects to ensure safe, reliable rail service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field and at least 3 years in training or instructional design.
• Experience designing multi-format training for rail operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of rail systems and safety/regulatory requirements is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement rail training programs for operations and maintenance.
• Identify objectives, performance expectations, and required skills for staff.
• Develop full courses and curricula including materials, manuals, and assessments.
• Create multimedia content such as video, simulations, and scripts.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with SMEs and operations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support instructors and manage project timelines.

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Organizational Development, Education, Instructional Design, or Workforce Development

Tools

Articulate 360

LMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Regional Transportation District in Denver is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to design and implement training programs for RTD's light rail and commuter rail operations and maintenance.

The role requires collaborating with rail operations, safety, and regulatory partners, developing full courses, evaluating outcomes, and managing multiple curriculum projects to ensure safe, reliable rail service.