Senior Level Program Instructor Jobs
Senior level program instructor jobs put experienced educators in charge of curriculum direction, program outcomes, and the instructional teams that deliver results. Openings are split across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Education, Energy, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like Prairie View A&M University, West Virginia University, and YMCA hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
Provide professional safety/technical training for transmission including topics areas of Substation, Breaker, and Relay. Provides corporate oversight and serves in leadership role in the development of training initiatives. Performs overall program management function on these projects. Designs and develops programs, policies, and procedures. Technical training consulting across operations. Designs and develops technical training improvement strategy/plans. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Provides direction to trainers. Responsible for evaluating the needs, setting the programs, and providing training across energy operations.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Applies expert level knowledge and skill to systematically analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate processes and practices. This includes curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation of training. Applies project management to ensure execution and continuous improvement of technical training programs.
- Designs and develops skills enhancement strategies and practices to support continuous improvement of staff necessary to meet/exceed business and organizational goals and to be successful in meeting industry and competitive challenges.
- Directs the work activity of regional training staff. Mentors others, partner with management to create individual development plans.
- Serves as subject matter expert and drives effective resource utilization and change management by collaborating with functional area leadership across the energy operations organizations.
- Leads cross functional teams and training committees. Provide direction and assistance necessary for effective team operation.
- Manages training programs, coordinate apprentice programs within regions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree (Engineering or technical field) is preferred, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
- Technical studies in power plant or distribution operations, science, engineering, or maintenance may be substituted.
- Eight years of progressive training or practical experience required (Journeyman preferred).
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of adult learning principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
OUR VALUES
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
OUR EMPLOYEE COMMITMENTS
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 12/12/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
INTRODUCTION
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
Provide professional safety/technical training for transmission including topics areas of Substation, Breaker, and Relay. Provides corporate oversight and serves in leadership role in the development of training initiatives. Performs overall program management function on these projects. Designs and develops programs, policies, and procedures. Technical training consulting across operations. Designs and develops technical training improvement strategy/plans. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Provides direction to trainers. Responsible for evaluating the needs, setting the programs, and providing training across energy operations.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Applies expert level knowledge and skill to systematically analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate processes and practices. This includes curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation of training. Applies project management to ensure execution and continuous improvement of technical training programs.
- Designs and develops skills enhancement strategies and practices to support continuous improvement of staff necessary to meet/exceed business and organizational goals and to be successful in meeting industry and competitive challenges.
- Directs the work activity of regional training staff. Mentors others, partner with management to create individual development plans.
- Serves as subject matter expert and drives effective resource utilization and change management by collaborating with functional area leadership across the energy operations organizations.
- Leads cross functional teams and training committees. Provide direction and assistance necessary for effective team operation.
- Manages training programs, coordinate apprentice programs within regions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree (Engineering or technical field) is preferred, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
- Technical studies in power plant or distribution operations, science, engineering, or maintenance may be substituted.
- Eight years of progressive training or practical experience required (Journeyman preferred).
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of adult learning principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
OUR VALUES
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
OUR EMPLOYEE COMMITMENTS
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 12/12/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
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Senior Level Program Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level program instructor job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned program design end-to-end, not just delivered content. Demonstrate experience leading curriculum development, mentoring junior instructors, and measuring learning outcomes across a full program cycle. A portfolio showing measurable participant impact, cross-functional collaboration, and experience adapting programs to diverse audiences will give you a clear edge over candidates with delivery experience alone.
Which companies hire senior level program instructors?
Companies hiring senior level program instructors right now include Prairie View A&M University, West Virginia University, and YMCA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises, government contractors, healthcare systems, and education-focused organizations that run structured, ongoing training programs requiring experienced instructional leadership.
Are there remote senior level program instructor jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 12% of senior level program instructor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in corporate learning and development than in community-based or hands-on training environments. Hybrid arrangements are increasingly standard for roles that combine virtual instruction with periodic on-site facilitation.
What makes a program instructor role senior level?
Senior level program instructor roles go beyond facilitation. They involve owning the design and continuous improvement of programs, setting instructional standards, and mentoring less experienced staff. Senior instructors are accountable for program-wide outcomes, often manage vendor or stakeholder relationships, and lead cross-functional projects. The scope extends to strategy, not just execution, and decisions at this level affect learners across an entire organization or department.
Which industries hire the most senior level program instructors?
Senior level program instructor roles concentrate in Education, Energy, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate large, structured training programs that require experienced professionals to design curriculum, lead instructional teams, and ensure consistent learning outcomes at scale.