[Hiring] Transportation Learning Experience Designer / Instructional Designer @Goins Sweitzer Engineers and Consultants

Role Description

GSEC is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Specialist / Instructional Designer to support transportation owners and agencies, including state departments of transportation, local governments, and transportation authorities. This position will focus on modernizing, standardizing, and enhancing technical training programs, certification courses, engineering manuals, construction administration resources, and presentation materials used to train transportation professionals.

This role is primarily remote; however, candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of Raleigh, NC and have reliable transportation to attend periodic in-person meetings and collaboration sessions as needed.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, construction professionals, and subject matter experts to transform technical content into engaging, learner-centered training programs that reflect current industry practices, regulatory requirements, and adult learning methodologies. This role will play a key part in creating consistency across certification and workforce development programs while improving the overall learner experience.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of modern learning science and emerging training technologies, with the ability to develop engaging content across multiple learning modalities, including:

• Instructor-led training
• Self-paced e-learning
• Microlearning
• Video-based instruction
• Interactive digital resources
• Visual communication tools

Qualifications

• Must be within reasonable commuting distance of Raleigh, NC and have reliable transportation to attend periodic in-person meetings, as required.
• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Technical Communication, Engineering, Organizational Development, Transportation, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, technical training, or workforce development.
• Experience developing or revising technical documentation, manuals, training programs, or certification courses.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation development skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience creating visually engaging training materials and instructional content for adult learners.
• Experience developing digital learning assets, including video, graphics, infographics, or interactive learning content.

Requirements

• Experience working with transportation agencies such as state departments of transportation, municipalities, or transportation authorities.
• Familiarity with transportation engineering, highway construction, materials testing, construction inspection, project management, or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of transportation industry standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting certification programs or workforce development initiatives.
• Experience with learning management systems and e-learning development tools.
• Experience with instructional media development tools such as Articulate 360, Rise, Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, Canva, Vyond, Synthesia, or similar content creation platforms.
• Experience producing, editing, or managing educational video content and multimedia learning resources.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted content development tools and their application within training and workforce development environments.

Desired Competencies

• Ability to transform highly technical information into engaging learning experiences.
• Strong technical writing and editing skills.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.
• Collaborative approach when working with subject matter experts and agency stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and training excellence.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
• Strong visual communication and graphic design sensibilities.
• Ability to identify the most effective learning medium for a given audience, topic, or performance objective.
• Understanding of modern learner engagement strategies, microlearning, digital content consumption habits, and knowledge retention techniques.
• Creative mindset with the ability to balance technical accuracy with compelling learner experiences.

Success Measures

• Modernization and improvement of transportation certification courses and technical training materials.
• Increased consistency across training programs and instructional materials.
• Improved learner and instructor feedback.
• Successful implementation of standardized training templates and development processes.
• Enhanced alignment of training programs with current transportation industry practices and agency requirements.
• Increased learner engagement, course completion rates, knowledge retention, and training effectiveness.
• Successful implementation of multimedia, video-based, and interactive learning resources that improve the overall learner experience.

Why Join GSEC?

This position offers a unique opportunity to improve the quality and effectiveness of transportation workforce development programs that support public agencies and transportation owners. Your work will directly contribute to preparing engineers, inspectors, technicians, and construction professionals to successfully deliver critical transportation infrastructure projects that serve communities for generations.

Most importantly, you will be part of an employee-centric engineering consulting firm that values the judgment, experience, and contributions each individual brings to the team. We foster a culture built on trust, accountability, collaboration, and long-term relationships—where professionals are supported in both their technical development and personal growth. This focus allows us to attract and retain top industry talent while creating an environment where people are empowered to do meaningful work, continuously improve, and reach their full potential.

Goins Sweitzer Engineers and Consultants is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.