Instructional Designer

Date: Sep 18, 2025

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77034

Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Instructional Designer is to provide learning solutions to Company employees across multifunctional job skills This role involves working closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to design, develop, and implement instructional content.

Essential Functions

- Collaborate with subject matter experts to conduct job/task analysis, write terminal and enabling objectives, determine target audience needs, and identify performance goals.

- Analyze, develop, design, and evaluate curriculum and associated training materials and methods including classroom, OJT, and e-learning to determine which will meet the needs of a multigenerational workforce with various levels of experience and expertise.

- Develop training consistent with instructional design standards, adult learning theory, and knowledge of the targeted audience.

- Develop, validate, and evaluate testing and evaluation instruments.

- Ensure that all training meets regulatory and safety compliance requirements.

- Develop a working knowledge of the business, a thorough understanding of learning resources, and impact on users for designing College of Professional Development LMS pages.

- Measure the impact of training against predetermined client requirements and modify approach as appropriate.

- Work with supervision to define and manage project timelines, resources, deliverables and competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

- Clearly communicate the impacts and benefits of changes to our systems and/or courses to stakeholders.

- Perform other assigned duties commensurate with skill level.

Education Description

- A bachelor’s degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Education, Business, or related field.

Experience

- Two to four (2-4) years of experience in instructional design related work.

Competencies

- Able to demonstrate competency in instructional design, needs assessment, performance measurement and evaluation, project management, team, and consulting skills.

- Able to work independently and collaboratively with others with integrity, enthusiasm, active listening, and empathy.

- Able to demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement of services.

- Able to apply knowledge of fundamental adult learning theories and employee development principles.

- Able to think creatively to drive, track and manage learning content.

- Able to organize relevant and up to date learning resources that are easily accessible by learners.

- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and listen actively with all levels of company employees, vendors, and consultants.

- Able to perform tasks and solve problems under supervision to work effectively with all levels.

- Able to motivate self to accomplish projects and achieve goals with guidance, including self-directed learning.

- Able to maintain positive and professional working relationships.

- Able to demonstrate willingness to learn continuously, understand business philosophy and apply knowledge to create effective solutions and tools.

- Able to treat confidential information in a discrete and appropriate manner.

- Able to use personal computer software proficiently, such as word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, database managers, electronic mail, and web conferencing tools.

- Able to provide a valid state driver's license, present and maintain a safe driving record and to operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

- Able to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures and do so consistently, take all required training courses and do so timely.

- Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Company’s values and business practices and do both consistently.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

- Competitive pay

- Paid training

- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

- Transit subsidies

- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off

- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Start Date: 09/18/2025

Posting End Date: 09/25/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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Nearest Major Market: Houston