Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Developer

Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

Location: Livermore, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid 90% home office, 20% on-site in Livermore for milestone project meetings

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $62.00 $66.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Available during office hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (PST)
• Travel Requirements: Quarterly travel required to client locations, including the Sierra region. Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Travel or mileage outside the home office may be expensed with manager prior approval.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role focuses on designing and developing instructor-led and field-based training for apprenticeships in the Power Generation utility industry. The Instructional Designer will work under the direction of the Senior Instructional Designer to apply company standards, guidelines, and templates, collaborating closely with subject matter experts across milestone phases including task analysis, alpha, beta, train the trainer, and pilot. The position operates in a hybrid model 80% remote and 20% in-person meetings and requires availability during standard Pacific Standard Time office hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructor-led (classroom) 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 structure aligned to stakeholder needs and to meet the constraints of 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
• Engage with subject matter experts for ongoing content review and validation
• Be available during office hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (PST) and have the ability to meet in person for milestone meetings

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills; such as electrical utilities or related industries
• Skilled in instructional design methodologies and technical writing
• Experienced in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams
• Self-manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables on time
• Work closely with team and subject matter experts to proactively communicate concerns, issues, and risks

Preferred Skills

• Experience with hydroelectric operations, mechanical engineering, or machining
• Experience with QuestionMark, Author-It
• Skilled in graphic design
• Teaching experience
• Previous utility Academy experience

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design or education-related areas of study (required)
• Master's degree in instructional design or education-related areas of study (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy utilities in the United States, delivering energy to approximately 16 million people across a 70,000-square-mile service area spanning northern and central California. With roughly 25,000 employees, the organization operates some of the most complex energy infrastructure in the country transmission lines, pipelines, substations, and generation facilities that keep homes, businesses, and communities powered every day. The organization is at the center of the energy sector's rapid transformation, managing the intersection of traditional infrastructure and emerging clean energy solutions, and employs engineers, technologists, tradespeople, instructional designers, and business professionals across its operations.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-17193

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