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Schnabel is hiring an Instructional Designer to develop and deliver learning solutions that support employee growth and align with organizational needs. The role involves creating diverse training materials, collaborating with subject matter experts, and managing learning projects to enhance employee development from onboarding through leadership training.

Highlights

Design and develop training content and learning experiences across various formats including eLearning, simulations, and multimedia.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance to firm’s goals.
Analyze training needs and evaluate program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative data.
Manage learning projects within deadlines and budgets.
Support onboarding, leadership development, performance management, and career advancement initiatives.
Required skills include expertise in instructional design, adult learning techniques, and project management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience in event planning for internal conferences.
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or related field plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
Salary ranges from $75,000 to $105,000 with a competitive benefits package including 401(k), ESOP, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, instructional design certifications, HR professional certifications, and experience in civil engineering firms.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer - On Site

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: INSTR002001

Full-Time

On-site

Glen Allen, VA 23060, USA

Job Details

Description

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam and levee engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 650+ employees in 30 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including bonding leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include:

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
Long-term disability
Supplemental life insurance
401(k) and profit-sharing plan
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Bonus program
Paid time off
9 Paid Holidays
Wellness program
Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Summary:

This Instructional Designer role is intended for a forward-thinking professional who thrives on employee growth with organizational needs. The ideal candidate will design learning solutions for our employees, that meet learners’ needs and enhance our success as an employee-owned company.

The Instructional Designer’s scope of influence may extend across the employee lifecycle, supporting everything from onboarding to leadership development, performance management, and career advancement. With a strong foundation in instructional design and a passion for continuous improvement, this role is instrumental helping shape the culture of learning and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in identifying skill or knowledge gaps among the organization’s employee population and develop learning materials, including training content, in response to identified needs
Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure that the content is accurate, thorough, and calibrated both to the intended audience and the firm’s objectives
Leverage a variety of modalities and formats to design diverse learning experiences, including synchronous and asynchronous delivery, using print, audio, visual, and multimedia content
Identify and design learning experiences in the appropriate format for the target audience and material (to potentially include eLearning, Simulations, Assessments, Practice Activities, Job Aids and others) to achieve the desired outcomes
Develop learning experiences from start to finish, including needs assessment/gap analysis, articulation of learning objectives, writing curriculum, developing content (including storyboarding, scripts, presentations, digital content, training handouts/materials, e-learning, multimedia development and production, technical writing, assessment writing)
Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the results of learning programs and make recommendations and adjustments to future programs to better meet development goals
Analyze training gaps and create tailored development solutions
Partner with business leaders to ensure that learning and development initiatives are relevant and impactful
Manage learning projects for delivery within logistical parameters (deadline, budget, etc.)
Manage and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to produce learning experiences

Other Responsibilities:

Assist in the identification of training needs that support business units, and align human resources program activities with business strategies
Work cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Solving real-world problems with instructional design solutions
Source, assess and curate third-party learning opportunities to complement and supplement internal materials and programs
Manage key initiatives focused on onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, with a focus on employee retention
Design and implement learning experiences that empower succession planning, leadership development, career pathing, and employee learning objectives with a mindset of accessibility and inclusion
Research and remain informed on advancements and technologies in learning and development, including familiarity/proficiency with AI tools
Support the planning and execution of the company's internal biennial in-person conference with a focus on event learning objectives, content development and coordination of delivery.
May assist with the company's Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver and manage online learning experiences
Additional HR related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technology or relevant field of study or equivalent work experience
5+ years of work experience and broad knowledge of instructional design/adult learning techniques
Proven track record of leading and supporting companywide initiatives like project management, professional development and soft skills, performance management, risk management, safety and compliance, operations, technical and engineering skills
Positive attitude, growth mindset and learning agility
Proactive, hands-on develop
Knowledgeable about a variety of design models of creative learning solutions and experiences that are engaging, motivating, and effective for learners
Continuous process improvement mindset and focus to enhance current offerings
Proven strong oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking (ability to analyze, synthesize, evaluate) and decision-making skills
Strong presentation skills and ability to tailor communication/presentation to all levels of the organization (Microsoft Office Suite)
Event planning and/or experience for internal conferences planning and with objectives
- Teamwork orientation

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Experience as an engaging facilitator of learning experiences for an audience of professionals, solo and/or in partnership with a subject matter expert
Master’s degree in education, Instructional Design, Instructional Coaching or the equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
Instructional design certification(s), CPLP, APTD, E-Learning, etc.
Experience working at a Civil Engineering firm

Other Requirements:

Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check
Ability to pass a pre-employment employment drug screening

The salary for this role is $75,000–$105,000 and may vary by location and other factors. We are committed to offering fair, competitive pay to all employees.

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Original Job Description

Instructional Designer - On Site

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: INSTR002001

Full-Time

On-site

Glen Allen, VA 23060, USA

Job Details

Description

Benefit options include:

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
Long-term disability
Supplemental life insurance
401(k) and profit-sharing plan
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Bonus program
Paid time off
9 Paid Holidays
Wellness program
Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in identifying skill or knowledge gaps among the organization’s employee population and develop learning materials, including training content, in response to identified needs
Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure that the content is accurate, thorough, and calibrated both to the intended audience and the firm’s objectives
Leverage a variety of modalities and formats to design diverse learning experiences, including synchronous and asynchronous delivery, using print, audio, visual, and multimedia content
Identify and design learning experiences in the appropriate format for the target audience and material (to potentially include eLearning, Simulations, Assessments, Practice Activities, Job Aids and others) to achieve the desired outcomes
Develop learning experiences from start to finish, including needs assessment/gap analysis, articulation of learning objectives, writing curriculum, developing content (including storyboarding, scripts, presentations, digital content, training handouts/materials, e-learning, multimedia development and production, technical writing, assessment writing)
Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the results of learning programs and make recommendations and adjustments to future programs to better meet development goals
Analyze training gaps and create tailored development solutions
Partner with business leaders to ensure that learning and development initiatives are relevant and impactful
Manage learning projects for delivery within logistical parameters (deadline, budget, etc.)
Manage and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to produce learning experiences

Other Responsibilities:

Assist in the identification of training needs that support business units, and align human resources program activities with business strategies
Work cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Solving real-world problems with instructional design solutions
Source, assess and curate third-party learning opportunities to complement and supplement internal materials and programs
Manage key initiatives focused on onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, with a focus on employee retention
Design and implement learning experiences that empower succession planning, leadership development, career pathing, and employee learning objectives with a mindset of accessibility and inclusion
Research and remain informed on advancements and technologies in learning and development, including familiarity/proficiency with AI tools
Support the planning and execution of the company's internal biennial in-person conference with a focus on event learning objectives, content development and coordination of delivery.
May assist with the company's Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver and manage online learning experiences
Additional HR related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technology or relevant field of study or equivalent work experience
5+ years of work experience and broad knowledge of instructional design/adult learning techniques
Proven track record of leading and supporting companywide initiatives like project management, professional development and soft skills, performance management, risk management, safety and compliance, operations, technical and engineering skills
Positive attitude, growth mindset and learning agility
Proactive, hands-on develop
Knowledgeable about a variety of design models of creative learning solutions and experiences that are engaging, motivating, and effective for learners
Continuous process improvement mindset and focus to enhance current offerings
Proven strong oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking (ability to analyze, synthesize, evaluate) and decision-making skills
Strong presentation skills and ability to tailor communication/presentation to all levels of the organization (Microsoft Office Suite)
Event planning and/or experience for internal conferences planning and with objectives
- Teamwork orientation

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Experience as an engaging facilitator of learning experiences for an audience of professionals, solo and/or in partnership with a subject matter expert
Master’s degree in education, Instructional Design, Instructional Coaching or the equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
Instructional design certification(s), CPLP, APTD, E-Learning, etc.
Experience working at a Civil Engineering firm

Other Requirements:

Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check
Ability to pass a pre-employment employment drug screening

The salary for this role is $75,000–$105,000 and may vary by location and other factors. We are committed to offering fair, competitive pay to all employees.

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