Instructional Designer - Training Curriculum Development

Instructional Designer - Training Curriculum Development

Location: Livermore, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — 80% remote & 20% on-site for milestone meetings and course pilot delivery

Contract Details

Position Type: Contract

Pay Rate: $60.00–$65.00 / Hour (USD)

Shift / Schedule: Available during office hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST) Monday - Friday

Travel Requirements: Quarterly travel is required to client locations. Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones. With manager prior approval, mileage, lodging, and meals are allowed to be expensed for overnight travel if required per GSA.GOV.

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 is a Contract Instructional Designer role focused on designing and developing instructor-led and on-the-job training for apprenticeships in the electric transmission and substation group. The position involves creating learning materials for technical content, performing detailed task analyses, defining learning objectives, and collaborating with subject matter experts to develop training aligned to stakeholder needs. Work is primarily remote (80%) with 20% on-site time for milestone meetings and course pilot delivery at the Livermore location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructor-led and on-the-job training for apprenticeships in the electric transmission and substation group.
• Develop learning materials for technical content, including hands-on practice activities, student guides, facilitator guides, scenarios, job aids, assessments, simulations, and other instructional media.
• Perform a detailed task analysis for each job function, business process, or system for which training will be developed.
• Define learning objectives and course structure aligned to stakeholder needs and to meet the constraints of the learning environment.
• 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.

Required Skills

• Experience developing instructor-led training for technical skills; such as electrical utilities or related industries.
• Bachelor's degree or certification in instructional design or education-related areas of study.
• 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.
• Hands-on, technical training and instructor-led course design experience (NOT elearning development).
• Microsoft Office, publishing, and excellent writing skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with QuestionMark, Author-It, and/or Articulate 360.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Previous utility industry, PGE, or Mosaic experience.
• Excellent time management skills, communication skills, and independent working skills.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or certification in instructional design or education-related areas of study.

Benefits

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

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Laptop will be provided by the client. Any additional equipment needed is to be provided by the supplier.
• Personal cell phone is used for calls or MS Teams (no cell phone expense reimbursement).
• Primarily work from home with quarterly travel to client locations.

Important Notes

• ONLY SUBMIT CANDIDATES LOCAL TO BAY AREA. This is a local candidate requirement.
• Make sure candidates have NOT been submitted to PG&E in the past.

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: 26-03258