Instructional Designer SAP Training

Job Title: Instructional Designer – SAP Training (Electric Transmission & Maintenance)
Location: Chicago, IL or Northwest Indiana (Local candidates preferred)
Type: W-2 Contract
Rate: $55 - $60/hour
Duration: Immediate start through early August 2025 (with possibility of extension)
Travel: Local travel required as needed

Position Overview

We are seeking an Instructional Designer to support the development of Instructor-Led Training (ILT) materials for two key functions within the electric transmission and maintenance operations of a leading utility provider. This short-term contract will focus on building training content to prepare field personnel for upcoming process and system changes, with delivery planned for November 2025.

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* Scope of Services**

The Instructional Designer will develop structured ILT materials for:

• EBLM – Electric Business Line Maintenance, supporting maintenance crews
• As-Builting Functionality for electric transmission line personnel (approx. 150 learners)

This role requires creating self-contained training materials that are fully ready for delivery by the August go-live date (August 4, 2025), with the actual delivery scheduled for November.

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* Responsibilities & Deliverables**

• Design and develop instructor-led training (ILT) content, including participant and facilitator guides
• Develop job aids and supporting materials for technical field teams
• Ensure all content is ready for delivery by August, ahead of the planned November rollout
• Focus training on field personnel involved in electric transmission and maintenance operations
• Integrate SAP asset management and work management functionalities into course materials
• Apply utility industry best practices and ensure content meets operational needs
• Incorporate adult learning principles and practical, hands-on scenarios
• Participate in content reviews and incorporate feedback from subject matter experts
• Travel locally as needed to gather information or support team collaboration

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* Required Skills and Experience**

• Proven instructional design experience with a focus on ILT development
• Experience working with SAP, specifically in asset management or work management
• Familiarity with utilities or energy industry operations (preferred)
• Experience developing training for manufacturing, asset management, or work management environments
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work with subject matter experts and operational teams
• Ability to travel locally to Northwest Indiana as needed