Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer

In this position, you will act as an internal training consultant, collaborating with upper management, division managers, subject-matter experts, and end users across the organization to assess and address employee training needs. You will apply your expertise in how people learn as you design and develop new learning solutions that inspire and enable Sargent & Lundy employees to continuously develop their skills, knowledge, and capabilities. You must apply basic project management skills to lead your assigned projects through the entire ADDIE development cycle.

Learning solutions typically include modalities such as online courses built in Articulate Rise and Storyline, explainer videos, exams, and surveys, as well as occasional job aids, instructor-led courses (virtual, in-person, and hybrid), and infographics. Courses often cover technical engineering concepts and processes. Our team follows a rigorous set of processes and standards to design and develop high-quality learning experiences. We're a highly collaborative team where ideation and constructive feedback are valued.

The Instructional Designer position reports to the Director of Learning & Organizational Change and works under the supervision of the Instructional Design Manager. The Training & Development group is positioned within Operations.

While this is a remote position, occasional travel to the Chicago office is required. The Instructional Design team has at least one in-office day per quarter. You may also be asked to come in to attend specific meetings, as appropriate.

This is a full-time temporary position, scheduled for 40 hours per week, with an estimated duration of 12 months.

Typical activities include:

• Gathering and assessing a variety of sources to deepen your understanding of the project's audience, content, and needs. This may include interviewing organizational stakeholders and subject-matter experts, collecting and analyzing survey results, reviewing and evaluating existing courses and source content, etc.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define learning objectives.
• Designing learning solution proposals that address the defined project needs and incorporate adult learning principles and instructional design best practices. This includes presenting your design proposals to stakeholders and incorporating their feedback.
• Drafting outlines, storyboards, scripts, and/or prototypes to support development.
• Building polished final deliverables that contain clear instructional copy, adhere to brand guidelines, and incorporate basic graphic design/visual communication principles.
• Collaborating with other instructional designers, including participating in team brainstorming and design critique activities, requesting and incorporating feedback on work-in-progress deliverables, providing feedback to other designers, supporting other designers on client calls and presentations, etc.
• Collaborating with organizational support groups such as IT, Corporate Communications, and Training Admin to ensure your solutions align with Sargent & Lundy systems and standards.
• Gathering and analyzing data and feedback throughout development and after the launch. Forming insights and developing proposals to revise learning solutions based on key insights when appropriate.
• Communicating project status to relevant stakeholders consistently throughout the project.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience as an Instructional Designer, Curriculum Designer, Learning Experience Designer, or similar position.
• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, English, or relevant field.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in e-learning development software (Articulate 360 Rise and Storyline).
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to work with templates and adhere to style guidelines to create polished and consistent final deliverables.
• Experience working with highly technical, complex content.
• Experience leveraging AI across the ADDIE cycle.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Proficiency in graphic design and/or video editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud).
• Proficiency in Descript.
• Experience with xAPI statements/data.
• Experience in the energy industry or another engineering domain.
• Experience with Whatfix, WalkMe, or a similar Digital Adoption Platform

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$33.37 - $50.97

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About This Business Unit

Our Instructional Design Team Vision:

We strive to consistently produce learning experiences that are:

• Relevant. Our products clearly and directly tie to the target audience's role and current needs and/or to specific business objectives. Furthermore, we will consistently communicate the relevance and importance of our products to employees to result in the most meaningful, effective use of their time.
• Empowering. Employees will walk away feeling confident in their ability to apply what they've learned and with a clear call to action.
• Efficient. We value employees' time. Our products will be concise, straightforward, and well-organized so employees can quickly get what they need. They'll be easy to find and easy to navigate.
• Engaging. Our products will utilize research-driven methods and industry best practices to keep employees engaged. This includes the use of meaningful visuals and learning activities that give employees a chance to apply what they've learned.

Our team's processes are based on the ADDIE model of instructional design. We strive to incorporate Human-Centered Design principles and methodologies in our processes when possible.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.