Instructional Designer

$62,400 - $83,200/Yr

Carollo Engineers - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Sacramento, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Carollo Engineers is seeking an Instructional Designer to support the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. This role involves creating and developing comprehensive in-house training programs that enhance employee skills and knowledge, contributing to the company's mission of being the best water consulting firm. The position emphasizes collaboration with Subject Matter Experts and Learning & Development professionals to design innovative training content and improve existing programs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Subject Matter Experts and L&D professionals to design and develop comprehensive in-house training programs.
• Assist in facilitating needs assessments to identify knowledge gaps and determine learning objectives.
• Utilize a variety of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE) to create innovative and engaging training content, including e-learning modules, instructor-led sessions, job aids, and blended learning experiences.
• Create training materials that incorporate adult learning principles and instructional best practices to enhance knowledge retention and application and achieve learning objectives.
• Continuously improve training programs by incorporating feedback, keeping content up-to-date, and integrating new technologies or learning methodologies.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and Subject Matter Experts to gather information and verify content accuracy.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Provide input on curriculum design, course development, and content organization.
• Other duties as assigned by Learning and Development Lead.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in instructional design or developing training content.
• Demonstrated experience working with SMEs to develop effective training programs.
• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong creative skills related to generating learning content including: copy-writing, editing, graphic design, video production and editing, sound editing.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Office.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories, instructional design models, and best practices.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Adobe Creative suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Audition, Premiere.
• Certification in instructional design or a related area.
• Familiarity with gamification, microlearning, and other innovative training methods.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses
• Disability insurance and life insurance options for employees and dependents
• Free Caregiver Support
• Travel Assistance
• Counseling services and discount programs
• 401(k) company contribution matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discretionary bonuses
• Career advancement bonuses
• Professional registration bonuses
• Employee referral bonuses
• Compensatory time for exempt employees
• Flexible work arrangements may also be available.