Senior Instructional Designer - Training Curriculum Development

Senior Instructional Designer - Training Curriculum Development

Location: Livermore, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — required on-site 2–5 days per month

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 5 months
• Pay Rate: $65.00–$68.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Monthly to quarterly travel to client 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 client meetings and project milestones.
• Equipment: Laptop to be provided; candidates should have a supplier or personal laptop ready for Day 1 if laptop is pending — candidate will log in via Citrix. If any additional equipment is needed, it is the responsibility of the supplier. Personal phone required with no reimbursement, or via MS Teams when applicable.
• 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

A client Academy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Instructional Designer (SID) to support their internal Power Generation client. In this contract role, you will lead the design and development of technical training programs in the Hydro operations work area. Your work will support workforce development, ensure compliance with operational standards, and align with the client's strategic goals.

Key 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 the 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.

Required Skills

• 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.
• Excellent analysis skills.
• Strategic thinking and project management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing apprenticeship programs in skilled trades.
• 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.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field (preferred).

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of instructional design experience, including 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Must be located within the client's service territory.
• Monthly to quarterly travel to client 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 client meetings and project milestones.

Important Notes

• Only submit candidates local to the Bay Area / work location.

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 utility companies 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 complex energy infrastructure — including transmission lines, pipelines, substations, and generation facilities — that powers homes, businesses, and communities every day. As the energy sector undergoes rapid transformation, this organization is at the center of managing the intersection of traditional infrastructure and emerging clean energy solutions, creating genuine learning and growth opportunities for engineers, technologists, tradespeople, instructional designers, and business professionals alike.

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.