Instructional Designer SAP Training

Job Title: Instructional Designer – SAP Training (Electric Transmission & Maintenance)

Location: Chicago, IL or Northwest Indiana (Local candidates preferred)

Type: W-2 Contract

Rate: $55 - $60/hour

Duration: Immediate start through early August 2025 (with possibility of extension)

Travel: Local travel required as needed

Position Overview

We are seeking an Instructional Designer to support the development of Instructor-Led Training (ILT) materials for two key functions within the electric transmission and maintenance operations of a leading utility provider. This short-term contract will focus on building training content to prepare field personnel for upcoming process and system changes, with delivery planned for November 2025.

Scope of Services

The Instructional Designer will develop structured ILT materials for:

EBLM – Electric Business Line Maintenance, supporting maintenance crews

As-Builting Functionality for electric transmission line personnel (approx. 150 learners)

This role requires creating self-contained training materials that are fully ready for delivery by the August go-live date (August 4, 2025), with the actual delivery scheduled for November.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

Design and develop instructor-led training (ILT) content, including participant and facilitator guides

Develop job aids and supporting materials for technical field teams

Ensure all content is ready for delivery by August, ahead of the planned November rollout

Focus training on field personnel involved in electric transmission and maintenance operations

Integrate SAP asset management and work management functionalities into course materials

Apply utility industry best practices and ensure content meets operational needs

Incorporate adult learning principles and practical, hands-on scenarios

Participate in content reviews and incorporate feedback from subject matter experts

Travel locally as needed to gather information or support team collaboration

Required Skills and Experience

Proven instructional design experience with a focus on ILT development

Experience working with SAP, specifically in asset management or work management

Familiarity with utilities or energy industry operations (preferred)

Experience developing training for manufacturing, asset management, or work management environments

Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work with subject matter experts and operational teams

Ability to travel locally to Northwest Indiana as needed