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Instructional Designer

Axelon

Livermore, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$80 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budget Management, Cartography, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Estimates, Design Services, Finite Element Analysis, Hardware Virtualization, Instructional Design, Leadership, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving Skills, Project Close-Out, Project Estimates, Project Execution, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Metrics, Schedule Development, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Training, Time Management, Train-the-Trainer, Training Program, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Travel Industry, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Video Production, Web Design, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, eLearning
LOCATION
Livermore, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

Summary:

  • Location: Livermore, CA
  • Duration: 5 Months
  • Work Mode: Hybrid

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct needs assessments and front-end analyses (FEA) to identify training requirements and recommend effective learning solutions for Hydro Operations end users.
  • Collaborate with Senior Learning Strategists and Instructional Designers to determine learning strategies, create curriculum maps, and assessment approaches.
  • Work with SMEs to review off-the-shelf courses for inclusion in the Technician curriculum.
  • Guide the use of appropriate learning technologies and tools to enhance training effectiveness. Propose solutions to stakeholders.
  • Coach and support Instructional Designers to follow the ADDIE model to create new technical training courses.
  • Lead the team to meet quality standards; perform quality assurance (QA) reviews.
  • Estimate project costs and develop schedules in collaboration with the Senior Learning Strategist and Instructional Designers.
  • Manage project execution ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget.
  • Facilitate key project meetings, including Kick-offs, Betas, Train-the-Trainers, and Pilots.
  • Track project status and provide updates to stakeholders.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for improvement. Collect and analyze training effectiveness metrics and apply continuous improvement strategies.
  • Archive course materials and complete project close-out activities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • At least 5 years of instructional design experience, including 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role.
  • Strong knowledge of instructional design for classroom and technical or trades environments.
  • Demonstrated experience designing multi-year technical training programs.
  • Proven experience managing small to mid-sized projects.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Articulate Storyline, video production, and web design.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience developing apprenticeship programs in skilled trades.
  • Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.
  • Experience working in the utility industry, trades, or a similar environment.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Questionmark, Author-It, MS Teams, and virtual learning platforms.
  • Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools to support efficient work.

Benefits:

  • Monthly to quarterly travel to company locations is required, including Auburn, Livermore, Vacaville, and Antioch. Additional travel to PGEN watersheds may be required on an as-needed basis.
  • Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support company meetings and project milestones.
  • Contract is one year with potential to extend.

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