Associate, Training Developer at Clearway… · San Diego

What The Role Is

The Associate, Training Developer designs, develops, and evaluates technical training programs for Clearway field technicians and front-line leaders. This mid-senior role owns projects, mentors junior training developers, and serves as a learning and development expert resource for the team. The role applies AI-enabled methods to build training that is effective, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals. It works with minimal supervision and collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing

Instructional Design & Development

• Design and develop learning programs using advanced instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy, adult learning theory).
• Conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to identify and address training requirements.
• Develop and refine learning objectives, assessments, and multimedia content that deliver high-quality learning experiences and meet organizational goals.
• Develop or revise instructor-led training material packages, aligning content, assessments, and evaluations with well-defined learning objectives.
• Design hands-on, performance-based technical training for field technicians, including job aids, practical assessments, and skills verification.

AI-Enabled Learning Development

• Apply AI tools to accelerate and improve training development, such as content drafting, scenario and assessment generation, storyboarding, translation, and personalization.
• Validate all AI-generated content for technical accuracy, safety, and instructional quality with SMEs before release.
• Use AI in accordance with Clearway-approved tools and data classification and handling requirements.
• Document effective AI workflows and prompts, and coach team members in their use.

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Collect and analyze participant feedback and assessment data to recommend and implement improvements to training content, materials, delivery methods, and learning outcomes.
• Use data-driven insights, including AI-assisted analysis, to report on and improve program effectiveness and support organizational objectives.

Collaboration, Leadership & Mentorship

• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure content accuracy and alignment with business needs.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, providing feedback and support for their professional growth.
• Lead project teams or workstreams as assigned, determine deliverables, create development timelines, and report on progress and milestones.

Project & Resource Management

• Manage multiple training development projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in training development, instructional design, or technical training.
• 3+ years of experience developing or delivering technical training for field technicians, operators, or similar hands-on roles.
• Proven, demonstrable experience using generative AI tools to design, develop, or evaluate training programs.
• Proven success in developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs.
• Solid understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and training evaluation frameworks.
• Proven expertise leveraging AI in training development, with demonstrated examples of improved speed, quality, or learner outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering technical training for field, operations, or skilled-trades audiences.
• Working knowledge of safety- and compliance-driven training environments (e.g., OSHA, NERC, or equivalent regulatory frameworks).
• Demonstrated proficiency with LMS platforms and eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior staff.
• Ability to travel about 10%

What Would Be Nice

• Experience in renewable energy, power generation, utilities, or a comparable asset-intensive, safety-critical, or regulated industry.
• Experience developing training for front-line leaders or supervisors.

No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

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The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$89,000—$110,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees work together from our offices on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Notice to California Applicants Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.