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In this position, you will actasaninternaltrainingconsultant,collaboratingwithupper management, division managers,subject-matter experts, and end usersacross the organization to assess and addressemployeetraining needs.You willapply yourexpertisein how people learnas youdesign and developnew learningsolutionsthat inspire and enable Sargent & Lundy employees to continuously develop their skills, knowledge, andcapabilities.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 theDirector of Learning& Organizational Change andworks under the supervision of the Instructional Design Manager.TheTraining & Development groupis positionedwithinOperations. 

While this is a remote position,occasionaltravel to the Chicago office isrequired.The Instructional Design teamhas 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: 

• Gatheringandassessinga variety of sources todeepen your understanding of the project'saudience,content,andneeds.This may include interviewing organizational stakeholders and subject-matter experts,collecting and analyzing survey results,reviewingand evaluating existing courses and source content, etc. 

• Collaborating with stakeholders to definelearningobjectives. 

• Designinglearning solutionproposalsthataddressthe defined project needsand incorporateadultlearningprinciplesand instructional design best practices.This includes presenting your design proposals to stakeholders and incorporating their feedback. 

• Draftingoutlines, storyboards, scripts, and/or prototypesto support development. 

• Building polishedfinal deliverablesthatcontainclear instructional copy,adhere tobrand guidelines,andincorporatebasic graphic design/visual communication principles. 

• Collaborating with other instructional designers, including participating in team brainstorming and design critique activities,requestingand incorporating feedback on work-in-progress deliverables, providing feedback to other designers, supporting other designers on client calls and presentations, etc. 

• Collaboratingwithorganizational support groups such as IT,Corporate Communications, and Training Admintoensure your solutionsalignwithSargent & Lundy systems and standards. 

• Gathering and analyzing data and feedback throughout development and after the launch. Forming insightsand developing proposals to revise learning solutions based on key insights when appropriate. 

• Communicating project statusto relevant stakeholders consistently throughout the project. 

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'sdegree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology,Learning Sciences,English,or relevant field. 

• Strongwritten, verbal, and visual communication skills. 

• Strongrelationship-buildingand customer service skills. 

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Proficiencyin e-learningdevelopment software(Articulate 360 Rise and Storyline). 

• Proficiencyin Microsoft PowerPoint and Word. 

• Ability to work with templates and adhere to style guidelines to create polished and consistent final deliverables. 

• Experienceworking withhighly technical, complex content. 

• Experience leveraging AI across the ADDIE cycle.

Valued But Not Required Skills and Experience 

• Proficiencyin graphic design and/or video editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud). 

• Proficiencyin 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 

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 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

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. 

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.