Instructional Designer- Training Curriculum Dev

Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev Livermore, CA (Hybrid)

Candidates must be located in California, USA and currently reside in the Bay Area or nearby work location (Livermore/San Ramon/Oakland). The assignment is hybrid with approximately 20% onsite in Livermore, San Ramon or Oakland. A PG&E laptop will be provided; additional equipment is the responsibility of the supplier.

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Instructional Designer to support an internal client. In this contract role, you will lead the design and development of technical training programs to support workforce development, ensure compliance with operational standards and align with the client's strategic goals.

• Engage stakeholders to identify skill gaps, learner pain points, and role-based needs for technical content development.
• Apply adult learning theories and principles to create clear, engaging, and practical technical skill building courses.
• Balance content creation with program support and operational follow‑through.
• Communicate effectively in writing and collaborate with stakeholders, SMEs, clients, IDs, and SLS.
• Demonstrate deep familiarity with the ADDIE instructional design model, Bloom’s taxonomy, assessment creation, and content management systems.
• Conduct needs assessments and front‑end analyses (FEA) to identify training requirements and recommend effective learning solutions.
• Collaborate with 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 and propose solutions to stakeholders.
• Meet quality standards and perform quality assurance (QA) reviews.
• Estimate project costs and develop schedules in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Manage project execution ensuring deliverables are completed on time and 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.
• Participate in milestone meetings with subject matter experts, including task analysis, alpha, beta, train‑the‑trainer, and pilot sessions.
• Respond to project requests and provide timely feedback on training content and design.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure alignment with company standards, guidelines, and templates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 5 years of instructional design experience, including 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role.
• 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, LMS, video production, and web design tools.

• Experience developing apprenticeship programs in skilled trades.
• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.
• 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.

• 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.

• 3+ years experience developing instructor‑led training for technical…