H-1B Visa Instructional Designer Jobs
Instructional Designer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in instructional design, education technology, or a directly related field. Many employers in corporate learning, higher education, and healthcare sponsor H-1B workers for these roles, with LCA filings processed through DOL before your petition reaches USCIS.
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Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.
Why Rosendin?
Committed. Innovative. Engaged.
If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!
YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY:
The Instructional Designer conducts skill assessments and collects input to identify training or development needs, goals, gaps, and requirements. This is an intermediate level employee development role that has a more developed understanding of the business needs and/or increased subject matter expertise.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Designs and develops training programs, curriculum, methods, and materials for various audiences, including employees, managers, customers, or other learners.
- Develops curricula supporting defined competency models or skill frameworks.
- Consults with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and to design appropriate course content and training curriculum.
- Writes and edits outlines, syllabus, lecture notes, and materials for in-person or online courses and self-study programs.
- Evaluates the software or collaboration tools to be selected for training.
- Establishes metrics to use to evaluate training effectiveness.
- May collaborate with vendors that provide training materials or conduct training.
- May coach trainers.
- Typically reports to a manager.
- Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.
- Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function.
- Over time may specialize in a particular subject, training program, or function of the company.
- Works on projects and/or matters of moderate complexity in a support role.
- Although work is managed an Instructional Designer works with some autonomy.
- Will provide guidance to Associate Instructional Designers.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience (ideally as an Associate Instructional Designer).
- Understanding of electrical construction and contracting.
- Strong technical acuity and comfort in curating content from various sources.
- Creativity to develop content to engage various audiences and across several business areas.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to analyze business and training needs for improvement.
- Experience in developing and implementing training programs is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
WHAT YOU BRING TO US:
- Generally requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
- Requires 2-4 years of related experience.
- Union experience helpful.
- Expected to be actively pursuing Instructional Design certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
- Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.
- We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
- Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
YOU Matter - Our Benefits
- ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership
- 401 K
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
- 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability Income Protection Insurance
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
- Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation
Pay Range
$85,200.00-$111,900.00 Annual
The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidate's pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education.
Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.
Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.
Why Rosendin?
Committed. Innovative. Engaged.
If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!
YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY:
The Instructional Designer conducts skill assessments and collects input to identify training or development needs, goals, gaps, and requirements. This is an intermediate level employee development role that has a more developed understanding of the business needs and/or increased subject matter expertise.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Designs and develops training programs, curriculum, methods, and materials for various audiences, including employees, managers, customers, or other learners.
- Develops curricula supporting defined competency models or skill frameworks.
- Consults with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and to design appropriate course content and training curriculum.
- Writes and edits outlines, syllabus, lecture notes, and materials for in-person or online courses and self-study programs.
- Evaluates the software or collaboration tools to be selected for training.
- Establishes metrics to use to evaluate training effectiveness.
- May collaborate with vendors that provide training materials or conduct training.
- May coach trainers.
- Typically reports to a manager.
- Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.
- Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function.
- Over time may specialize in a particular subject, training program, or function of the company.
- Works on projects and/or matters of moderate complexity in a support role.
- Although work is managed an Instructional Designer works with some autonomy.
- Will provide guidance to Associate Instructional Designers.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience (ideally as an Associate Instructional Designer).
- Understanding of electrical construction and contracting.
- Strong technical acuity and comfort in curating content from various sources.
- Creativity to develop content to engage various audiences and across several business areas.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to analyze business and training needs for improvement.
- Experience in developing and implementing training programs is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
WHAT YOU BRING TO US:
- Generally requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
- Requires 2-4 years of related experience.
- Union experience helpful.
- Expected to be actively pursuing Instructional Design certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
- Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.
- We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
- Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
YOU Matter - Our Benefits
- ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership
- 401 K
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
- 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability Income Protection Insurance
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
- Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation
Pay Range
$85,200.00-$111,900.00 Annual
The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidate's pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education.
Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.
Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Instructional Designer
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Instructional Designer position. A degree in instructional technology or educational psychology aligns cleanly. A general education degree may trigger an RFE if the employer can't document why it directly supports the role.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Instructional Designer openings by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation code. That filing history signals the employer already understands the H-1B process and won't treat your sponsorship request as a first-time learning exercise.
Check prevailing wage before your offer stage
Run the SOC code for Instructional Designers through the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations. Your offered wage must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location, and knowing the floor early prevents surprises when the employer files the LCA.
Document your portfolio as specialty occupation evidence
USCIS adjudicators sometimes question whether Instructional Designer roles require a specialized degree. Gather job postings from comparable employers that list a bachelor's in instructional design as required, and align your portfolio to demonstrate the theoretical knowledge, not just the tools you used.
Ask employers about their E-Verify enrollment early
If you're transitioning from STEM OPT, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled before you can extend. Raise this in the offer process, not after signing. Employers who are already enrolled have typically sponsored work visa holders before and are smoother to work with through the H-1B filing.
Plan your cap-subject timeline around the April filing window
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October, confirm whether cap-gap protection covers the gap. USCIS automatically extends work authorization during this period for F-1 holders who receive a timely filing receipt.
H-1B Visa Instructional Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Instructional Designer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in instructional design, education technology, learning and development, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. Roles that accept any degree in any field as a substitute are harder to defend as specialty occupations, so the employer's job description language matters significantly.
Which industries hire the most Instructional Designers on H-1B sponsorship?
Higher education, large corporate learning and development teams, healthcare systems, and government contractors have the most consistent H-1B filing history for Instructional Designer roles. Technology companies with internal enablement or training functions also sponsor regularly. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers in this field on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history for this specific occupation.
Can my employer file an H-1B for an Instructional Designer role that is fully remote?
Yes, but the LCA must list every location where you'll work for more than 30 workdays in a year, including your home address if you're working remotely from a different state than the employer's registered office. The prevailing wage is determined by the worksite location, so a remote arrangement in a high-cost metro can raise the wage floor the employer must certify.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer eliminates the Instructional Designer role?
Your H-1B status is tied to that specific employer and position. If the role is eliminated, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and have them file an H-1B transfer. The new employer can file before your grace period ends and you can begin work once USCIS receives the transfer petition, without waiting for approval.
Do Instructional Designer roles at universities or nonprofits offer any H-1B filing advantages?
Universities and affiliated nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file H-1B petitions at any time of year and are not subject to the annual lottery. If you're weighing offers from a cap-subject employer and a university, the university can file immediately while the corporate employer must wait for the April registration window.