ABOUT THE ROLE
The Safety Instructional Designer II designs and develops training programs, courses, and instructional materials for the Company's Safety Training department, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and quality across multiple formats, including print, audio, visual, and multimedia. This mid- to high-level instructional designer applies adult learning and performance-based principles to support effective learning and improve real-world safety outcomes in complex, high-risk environments.
The individual in this role can work remote within the US; this role will require up to 15% annual travel.
Company Overview With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) is a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally.
Throughout our rich history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most complex projects, including new construction, upgrades, maintenance and repair for transmission, distribution and substation facilities, commercial and industrial electrical construction, emergency and storm restoration, clean energy, pre‑construction services, and engineer‑procure‑construct (EPC) methods of project delivery.
Essential Functions
Design learning experiences that reflect real job conditions, constraints, and risk exposure
Design training to support observable on-the-job behaviors and safe work practices
Design training that anticipates common failure points, human error traps, and system constraints
Translate complex technical and regulatory information into clear, usable learning that can be applied under time pressure and field conditions
Independently lead instructional design efforts for assigned programs or initiatives
Collaborate with Safety Training Department SMEs to identify training requirements and define clear learning outcomes
Support the creation of blended learning formats including instructor‑led training (ILT), e‑learning modules, job aids, and hands‑on practicals to support both Train‑the‑Trainer and direct‑to‑customer deliverables. Deliverables include:
Multi‑media training presentations
Student Manuals, Workbooks and supplemental materials
Instructor Manuals
Work with team to administer full life‑cycle audio‑visual productions from concept through revisions and final publication/distribution
Assist team videographer in the creation of storyboards, scripts and shot lists for educational videos
Utilize existing video, audio and still photographs for inclusion into comprehensive training packages
Coordinate with Department videographer
Evaluate training effectiveness using learner feedback, knowledge application, and observed performance indicators, and revise content accordingly
Establish relationships with internal customers as well as outside service providers as required
Translating complex, technical information into engaging and digestible learning
Assist SMEs in the creation of training content for inclusion into the Learning Management System
Occasional travel to districts and job sites throughout entire MYR footprint
Identify and wear appropriate clothing and Personal Protective Equipment while on jobsites
Other duties as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance
Essential functions are to be performed in a Company‑designated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry‑specific professional and ethical conduct standards
ABOUT YOU Qualifications
Minimum 4 - 5 years of experience in progressive Instructional Designer role(s) with experience in applying adult learning principles to ensure training is relevant, scenario‑based, and problem‑centric
Experience with graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator - desirable
Experience with 3D design software - desirable
Electrical Utility experience - desirable
Experience with e‑learning and training platforms such as Articulate Rise/360 - desirable
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree in media, public relations, communications or equivalent area; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Technical expertise in formal Instructional Design including Bloom’s Taxonomy, ADDIE and ADDIE alternatives such as SAM
Instructional material design expertise
Expertise editing in the Adobe suite to include InDesign
Knowledge of workplace safety and/or OSHA guidelines beneficial
Mastery of Microsoft Office
Comprehensive knowledge of the training materials creation workflow and process
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think creatively with originality and convert those thoughts into products
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
WHAT WE OFFER Compensation & Benefits
Salary $98,000-$115,000 / year
Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out‑of‑pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
Dental - 100% employer‑paid premium.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing‑related purchases.
Annual
Paid Time Off
starting at
15 days plus 10 paid Holidays
(Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous
401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting , and
Annual profit‑sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program
(support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company‑paid short and long‑term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company‑paid business travel accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Position may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1‑855‑635‑1321.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit‑based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third‑party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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The individual in this role can work remote within the US; this role will require up to 15% annual travel.
Company Overview With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) is a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally.
Throughout our rich history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most complex projects, including new construction, upgrades, maintenance and repair for transmission, distribution and substation facilities, commercial and industrial electrical construction, emergency and storm restoration, clean energy, pre‑construction services, and engineer‑procure‑construct (EPC) methods of project delivery.
Essential Functions
Design learning experiences that reflect real job conditions, constraints, and risk exposure
Design training to support observable on-the-job behaviors and safe work practices
Design training that anticipates common failure points, human error traps, and system constraints
Translate complex technical and regulatory information into clear, usable learning that can be applied under time pressure and field conditions
Independently lead instructional design efforts for assigned programs or initiatives
Collaborate with Safety Training Department SMEs to identify training requirements and define clear learning outcomes
Support the creation of blended learning formats including instructor‑led training (ILT), e‑learning modules, job aids, and hands‑on practicals to support both Train‑the‑Trainer and direct‑to‑customer deliverables. Deliverables include:
Multi‑media training presentations
Student Manuals, Workbooks and supplemental materials
Instructor Manuals
Work with team to administer full life‑cycle audio‑visual productions from concept through revisions and final publication/distribution
Assist team videographer in the creation of storyboards, scripts and shot lists for educational videos
Utilize existing video, audio and still photographs for inclusion into comprehensive training packages
Coordinate with Department videographer
Evaluate training effectiveness using learner feedback, knowledge application, and observed performance indicators, and revise content accordingly
Establish relationships with internal customers as well as outside service providers as required
Translating complex, technical information into engaging and digestible learning
Assist SMEs in the creation of training content for inclusion into the Learning Management System
Occasional travel to districts and job sites throughout entire MYR footprint
Identify and wear appropriate clothing and Personal Protective Equipment while on jobsites
Other duties as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance
Essential functions are to be performed in a Company‑designated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry‑specific professional and ethical conduct standards
ABOUT YOU Qualifications
Minimum 4 - 5 years of experience in progressive Instructional Designer role(s) with experience in applying adult learning principles to ensure training is relevant, scenario‑based, and problem‑centric
Experience with graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator - desirable
Experience with 3D design software - desirable
Electrical Utility experience - desirable
Experience with e‑learning and training platforms such as Articulate Rise/360 - desirable
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree in media, public relations, communications or equivalent area; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Technical expertise in formal Instructional Design including Bloom’s Taxonomy, ADDIE and ADDIE alternatives such as SAM
Instructional material design expertise
Expertise editing in the Adobe suite to include InDesign
Knowledge of workplace safety and/or OSHA guidelines beneficial
Mastery of Microsoft Office
Comprehensive knowledge of the training materials creation workflow and process
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think creatively with originality and convert those thoughts into products
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
WHAT WE OFFER Compensation & Benefits
Salary $98,000-$115,000 / year
Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out‑of‑pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
Dental - 100% employer‑paid premium.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing‑related purchases.
Annual
Paid Time Off
starting at
15 days plus 10 paid Holidays
(Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous
401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting , and
Annual profit‑sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program
(support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company‑paid short and long‑term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company‑paid business travel accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Position may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1‑855‑635‑1321.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit‑based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third‑party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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