Instructional Designer at Xcel Energy

Accountable for solution evaluation and early-phase project creation including the development of learning outlines, recommended solutions, and instructional design of learning deliverables. Will be a thought leader and consult with internal and external stakeholders on providing learning solutions to meet business needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Instructional Design: Design and develop instructional design documentation and analysis for learning projects, including consulting with customers and internal development contacts on proposed learning solutions and integration into existing learning plans, paths, and curricula. This may include analysis of audience, training requirements, currently available training, as well as business and regulatory needs.
• Content Writing/Documentation: Write effective copy, instructional texts, media scripts, and development documentation.
• Special Projects and Coordination: Responsible for tracking internal and external interactions, mapping key timelines, and participating in meetings, calls, and key communications. Provide leadership or guidance on learning in large scale special projects to other teams.
• Learning Development: Partner in the consistent design, development, implementation, and assessment of learning solutions.

Minimum Requirements

• 8 years of learning and development instructional design.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or certifications in learning & development, instructional design, or related field.
• Extensive experience in instructional design methodologies.
• Proficiency in tools including Microsoft Office suite, eLearning authoring tools, and Learning Management Systems.
• Deep knowledge of adult learning theory and how to apply these to traditional and new learning modalities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in content writing, ability to map objectives with learning content, and completing full instructional design analysis and associated deliverable documentation.
• Experience in designing and providing recommendations on full training programs with multiple modalities including Instructor Led, virtual training, eLearning, podcasting, video solutions, and other interactive media.

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Xcel Energy is committed to the safety of its employees and customers, and promotes a Safety Always culture. Because of this, we strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; however, vaccination is not mandatory. After being hired, you will asked to report your vaccination status and dates of vaccination. This information will be maintained confidentially and disclosed only on a need-to-know basis. If you are not fully vaccinated or choose not to disclose your vaccination status you will be required to follow any health-and-safety rules applicable to unvaccinated employees.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

Posting Notes: CO – Denver || CO – Denver; MN – Minneapolis; TX – Amarillo; WI – Eau Claire || United States (US) || Human Resources & Employee Svc || 56140:Enterprise Learning || Full-Time || Non-Bargaining ||

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $77,000 to $109,666 per year

This position may also be eligible for the following benefits and/or pay components: Pay – Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Personal holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) (full-time employees only), Parental Leave. Click here to see our benefits

Requisition Number: 42998

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com