September 4, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Instructional Designer

Organization:
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Region:
Canada, Delaware, Dover
End of contest:
December 2, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Designer
Description

Your role in our success: 

The Instructional Designer will research, design and develop training experiences and supporting materials for self-directed, experiential, and formal learning to meet the needs of the business. This position plays a critical role on the talent development team by building structured, scalable learning experiences aligned with role expectations, operational performance, and career development.

What you'll be working on:

  • Performs training needs analysis. Gathers information about needs by collecting data about the learners and/or organizational performance requirements.
  • Uses a variety of techniques for determining the instructional content of courses, curricula and programs incorporating sound principles of adult learning theory, ensuring that program design accommodates different learning styles.
  • Creates design documents for classroom, self-paced/online, and blended learning including measurable learning objectives, instructional activities, and other learning tools and resources.
  • Uses a variety of learning technologies and instructional methods to develop instructional materials/assets which may include participant guides, facilitator guides, presentations, videos, assessments, observation checklists, job aids, etc.
  • Manages projects from inception to completion and applies a project management approach to setting and adhering to touchpoints and deadlines. Follows up with identified stakeholders to ensure timely completion of associated deliverables.
  • Actively solicits and integrates feedback from users and stakeholders to continuously elevate the quality and effectiveness of learning materials.
  • Exhibits consistent quality of work. Proofreads and edits own work and the work of others to improve quality, readability, consistency, and effectiveness of learning materials.
  • Develops and maintains instructional design standards, templates, and scalable development processes.
  • Provides guidance to internal partners or vendors supporting content development.
  • Remains current on developments in training and instructional design to make recommendations such as new instructional design technology and approaches.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

  • Bachelor's degree in instruction design, education or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • 1-5 years of experience designing and developing interactive learning courses and programs. Experience in the utilities sector is a plus.
  • Standard driver's license.
  • Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles, learning styles, and experiential learning.
  • Experience with authoring and multimedia tools e.g. PowerPoint, Canva, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate 360, Vyond, WellSaid Labs, etc. Experience with video editing a plus.
  • Experience with eLearning standards (SCORM, AICC) and Learning Management Systems (Cornerstone or SAP preferred)
  • Exceptional writing & communication skills.
  • Project management skills and the ability to balance multiple initiatives.
  • Customer service oriented.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
  • An enthusiastic team player with a passion to create a productive,
    motivated and skilled workforce.
  • Ability to demonstrate flexibility and manage change.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.
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Contact

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

909 Silver Lake Boulevard

Dover

Delaware United States

www.chpk.com