PAE
Learning & Development Specialist
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Portland, OR
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $77K - $103K
💻 Learning & Development
🗓️ October 3rd, 2025
ADDIE
LMS
Edtech.com's Summary
PAE is hiring a Learning & Development Specialist to design, develop, and implement engaging training programs that support employee growth and align with organizational goals. The role involves managing learning management systems, partnering with leadership and subject matter experts, and analyzing training data to enhance learning outcomes and compliance.
Highlights
- Develop training materials and programs using the ADDIE instructional design process.
- Collaborate with leadership, SMEs, and business teams to align learning initiatives with firm objectives.
- Manage and optimize LMS platforms, with experience in Sana LMS preferred.
- Analyze training data and provide actionable insights on learning effectiveness and business impact.
- Organize and facilitate in-person and hybrid learning events, including onboarding.
- Requires minimum 5 years relevant experience; Bachelor's degree preferred but not mandatory.
- Preferred certifications include Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP).
- Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced in instructional design and curriculum planning.
- Competitive base salary range of $76,600 to $102,500 annually, with eligibility for straight overtime pay and comprehensive benefits.
Learning & Development Specialist Full Description
Learning & Development Specialist
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
PDOR Portland - Portland, OR
Job Category
Human Resources
Who We Are
PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient.
PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs.
As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.
PAE is looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to create, design, and implement visually appealing learner materials and programs to support employee growth and development. The L7D Specialist plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of continuous learning, contributing to employee professional development, and enhancing the organization's performance.
What You'll Do
PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient.
PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs.
As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.
PAE is looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to create, design, and implement visually appealing learner materials and programs to support employee growth and development. The L7D Specialist plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of continuous learning, contributing to employee professional development, and enhancing the organization's performance.
What You'll Do
- Use ADDIE process in developing engaging training programs and materials that are accurate, relevant, and aligned with learning objectives
- Partner with Director of Learning and Development, (subject matter expert) SMEs and firm leadership to execute comprehensive learning programs and strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives
- Provide leadership with actionable insights by analyzing training data and reporting on learning outcomes and business impact
- Design and deliver engaging, learner-centered training materials, including elearning courses, instructor-led programs, videos, simulations, and assessments
- Manage and optimize learning management systems (LMS) and other technologies to support firm wide training initiatives
- Connect staff and management with developmental training needs, assist with employee goal setting/development plans
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends, instructional design innovations, adult learning principles and best practices in learning and development
- Organize, schedule and facilitate both in-person and hybrid learning events
- Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and licenses to ensure
- compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Maintain organization of Learning & Development resources and communication
- Partner with business teams to develop materials and agendas for in-person events such as onboarding events.
- Work with EE team and departments to update and organize online program pathways for new employee orientation
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required
- Requires a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
- Experience in instructional design and curriculum planning preferred
- Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential preferred
- Proven experience working in LMS platforms
- Ability to foster collaboration and design inclusive learning experiences that account for diverse perspectives and cultural differences
- Proven ability to create engaging and interactive learning materials
- Strong project and process management skills
- Advanced verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Action oriented, results focused
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Able to understand and translate technical information
- Business acumen
- Demonstrate accuracy and quality control
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, LMS platforms (Sana preferred)
What We Offer
- Hiring Base Salary Range: $76,600-$102,500 annual
- This position is eligible for straight overtime pay
The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, roles are eligible for additional rewards, including salary increases and annual bonuses based on individual performance. The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
In addition, PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
- Performance Bonus
- Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401k account contribution
- Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
- Commuter benefit
- Cell phone stipend
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation- work hard and take time off when you need it.
- To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visit https://www.pae-engineers.com/careers/benefits. This information is provided per the Equal Pay Act.
Our commitment to pay equity
PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: Living Future: Just Label Certification.
To find out more visit our website.
What We’re Made Of
Founded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). PAE designs some of the nation's highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond. Learn more at pae-engineers.com.
Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.
Fine Print
Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. PAE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics historically associated with race, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.
Founded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). PAE designs some of the nation's highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond. Learn more at pae-engineers.com.
Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.
Fine Print
Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. PAE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics historically associated with race, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.
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