Senior Instructional Designer

Dycom Industries, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education reimbursement

Legal insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

Dycom Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to lead curriculum development for virtual and instructor-led learning.

The role focuses on translating complex information into clear, engaging training content and aligning material with the company’s training strategy. You’ll work with Field Curriculum Designers, Trainers, and subject-matter experts to deliver comprehensive learning experiences, including storyboards, facilitator guides, and engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Education, Training & Development, Telecommunications, or Construction Management
• At least 5 years of instructional or curriculum design experience
• Experience with construction or utility industries (preferred)
• Proficiency in Articulate Storyline
• Strong graphic design principles for course development
• Experience with LMS and SCORM publishing standards

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the company’s training strategy in partnership with stakeholders
• Identify performance gaps and determine training solutions with audience analysis
• Create clear, measurable learning objectives using Bloom’s taxonomy
• Collaborate with Field Designers, Trainers, and SMEs to translate complex info into accessible content
• Participate in field observations to reflect on-the-job realities in content
• Design and develop instructor-led and e-learning curricula and materials
• Create storyboards, scripts, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, slides, and activities
• Use various tools to develop dynamic training materials
• Assist with photo and video shoots to align footage with content
• Develop assessments for virtual and ILT training including quizzes and skill evaluations

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum development

ADDIE

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Training/Development

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Powtoon

Vyond

Adobe Premiere Pro

LMS/SCORM

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Instructional Designer (16169)

Requisition ID16169-Posted10/30/2026-Safety & Risk Management-Operations-DYCHQ-Dycom - Banyan Blvd-Remote-Individual Contributor-0% - 24%

We’re looking for a Senior Instructional Designer to join our team and help us achieve our vision to connect America. This individual will have a passion for curriculum development and a drive to create innovative and interactive learning experiences. The instructional designer is responsible for leading the development of instructional materials for virtual and instructor-led learning.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

• You will support the execution of the company’s training strategy in partnership with stakeholders, including business leaders and Operating Company Safety, Quality and Operational leaders
• You will support the identification of performance gaps and determine appropriate training solutions. This includes audience analysis to understand learner needs
• You will create clear, measurable, and actionable learning objectives (using Bloom’s Taxonomy)
• You will partner with Field Curriculum Designers, Field Trainers, and Subject Matter Experts and translate complex information into clear, accessible, and easily understood learning content
• You may participate in field observations to gain direct knowledge of real-world work and scenarios, ensuring training content accurately reflects on-the-job realities and processes
• You will design, develop, and standardize training curriculum in instructor-led and e-learning formats. This includes:
• Creating detailed storyboards, writing clear and concise scripts for narration, and structuring content logically for asynchronous learning
• Designing and developing comprehensive facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, presentation slides, and interactive activities (e.g., case studies, hands-on operational activities, role-plays, group discussions).
• Using a variety of tools and technologies to create dynamic training materials
• You will support photo and video shoots for training content, collaborating with the production crew and talent to ensure captured footage aligns with scripts and content needs
• Develop effective assessments for virtual and instructor-led training including knowledge checks, quizzes, and skill-based evaluations

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• To have a Bachelor’s Degree or certificate in Education, Training & Development, Telecommunications, or Construction Management. Equivalent experience considered
• At least 5 years of instructional or curriculum design experience
• Knowledge of construction or utility industries (preferred)
• Proficiency in Articulate Storyline
• Understanding of graphic design principles to apply to course development
• Basic video editing capabilities with tools such as Powtoon, Vyond, or Adobe Premiere Pro
• Strong hands-on experience using AI prompting to streamline content creation—from writing scripts to generating and polishing photo and video assets
• Proficient in creating slide decks (facilitator notes, publishing, create and modify layouts, use of templates and placeholders)
• A portfolio demonstrating diverse instructional design work, including e-learning modules, instructor-led training (ILT) course materials, and strong visual design samples
• Knowledge and ability to use various instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, etc.) and different types and levels of assessment (including the Kirkpatrick Model)
• Experience working with learning management systems (LMS) and have an understanding of course publishing standards (ie SCORM)
• Demonstrated skill in taking a big-picture approach to learning challenges—combining out-of-the-box creative vision with practical execution to deliver immersive, non-traditional learning experiences
• Evaluate information and options to make timely and effective decisions that align with organizational objectives
• A high degree of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office or Google Suites
• To be able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and changing environment

Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely:
• Engage in standard office activities such as standing, sitting, and using computers for extended periods
• Occasionally:
• Able to travel domestically (approximately 20-30% of the time) by car and air

Why grow your career with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.