Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Developer

Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Developer

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. With manager prior approval, travel or mileage can be expensed if travel is required outside the home office.
• Equipment: Client laptop will be issued. Any additional equipment needed is to be provided by the supplier.
• 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 throughout the full instructional design lifecycle.

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.

Required Skills

• 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 client 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).

Required Experience

• 3 years of experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills, such as electrical utilities or related industries.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• 80% work from remote/home office; 20% meetings in person.
• Quarterly travel required to client locations, including the Sierra region.
• Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones.
• Must be available during office hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (PST) and able to meet in person for milestone meetings.
• Candidates must currently reside within the client's service territory.

Benefits

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

About the Client

This client is a leading utility and energy organization 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, including transmission lines, pipelines, substations, and generation facilities. The company is actively managing the intersection of traditional infrastructure and emerging clean energy solutions, creating genuine opportunities for engineers, technologists, tradespeople, instructional designers, data specialists, and business professionals across both contract and direct-hire engagements.

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 Industry: Software Engineering