Equipment Training and Development Specialist - Kiewit Equipment Services

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Instructional Designer & Trainer who can both design high-quality learning content and confidently facilitate training sessions. This role is not a traditional corporate instructional design position. While it operates within a corporate structure, the work is grounded in real equipment, mechanical systems, and field operations.

The right candidate will be self-motivated, curious, and comfortable learning complex operational content. More importantly, they must be able to translate technical processes related to equipment and mechanics into practical, engaging training for adult learners,  many of whom are non-technical or in leadership roles.

This position supports learning needs across construction, equipment operations, technology, and corporate environments. The successful candidate will not only deliver training, but also understand how the content is applied in real work settings and be able to answer fundamental learner questions about real-world use.

Operational credibility matters. The person in this role must be comfortable engaging with field teams, superintendents, managers, and corporate leaders alike.

District Overview

Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service. 

Location

This position is based in our Lone Tree, CO office.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain instructor-led, virtual, online, and blended learning solutions.
• Independently learn, validate, and contextualize equipment and mechanical content.
• Engage with field personnel and subject matter experts to understand real-world processes.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions across field and corporate audiences.
• Translate complex operational topics into clear, learner-focused training.
• Develop learning materials using Articulate, Microsoft Office, Adobe, and related tools.
• Update and adapt materials while maintaining technical accuracy.
• Partner with managers and operational leaders to define objectives and evaluate effectiveness.
• Prepare independently for delivery, validating materials and logistics.
• Adapt facilitation in real time based on learner engagement and understanding.
• Demonstrate professionalism and credibility across all organizational levels.

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)
• Become knowledgeable in assigned equipment and operational content areas.
• Confidently facilitate sessions and explain field application and operational impact.
• Answer learner questions about how processes work in practice.
• Build credibility with field teams and corporate stakeholders.
• Continuously improve materials and delivery methods based on outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, organizational development, a technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in instructional design, technical training, operations, or related roles.
• Demonstrated exposure to equipment, mechanical systems, construction, or heavy operations.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles.
• Ability to independently learn complex technical content and translate it into training.
• Strong facilitation and classroom management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools and design software.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Comfort working in both corporate and field environments.

Additional Information
• In-person engagement required across multiple locations in the Denver Metro area.
• Approximately 10% travel to job sites or other locations to observe equipment operations and apply knowledge to training design and delivery.