Job Description
Job Description
ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking an energetic Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist to join our growing team in Austin or Round Rock, TX. This early-career role offers the opportunity to make an impact across the enterprise by supporting team members, administering our Learning Management System (LMS), and designing and delivering engaging training programs.
We’re looking for an outgoing, tech-savvy professional who is eager to expand their L&D expertise while collaborating with colleagues at all levels throughout the organization.
Following a 90-day introductory period, this position has the opportunity to be hybrid (3 days in the office per week).
About the Role :
As a Learning & Development Specialist, your responsibility will be to support to our Learning Management System as well as provide subject matter expertise in designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs. This position will partner with leaders and stakeholders to understand business needs to assist in creating a fully integrated learning and development solution.
Responsibilities :
- Manage administrative duties for Learning Management System (LMS). This will include assigning courses, reporting and tracking training history. Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency and user experience.
- Provide oversight of e-learning curriculum, assessments, reports and analytics.
- Respond and troubleshoot inquires related to training course issues.
- Help develop and utilize metrics to evaluate learner retention, understanding, and goals.
- Use various learning techniques and processes to ensure instructional design principles are implemented to deliver functional training through in-person learning sessions, workshops, online learning, blended learning, self-paced learning and other methods, as applicable.
- Review existing curriculum and course material.
- Partner with Team Members to procure new or updated information.
- Remain up to date on developments within the industry and competitors.
- Collaborate with various departments to understand current processes and procedures to help develop learning programs that align with specific needs.
- Assist in the coordination of online and onsite training sessions.
- Complete other assignments and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications :
1-5 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, specifically in a corporate settingPrevious experience implementing and / or administering Learning Management SystemsProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to implement L&D strategies to support business goalsCapable of managing priorities with minimal supervisionExcellent written and communication skillsAbility to work in a safe manner and obey safety regulations at all timesCandidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.Preferred :
BA / BS degree in a related discipline.Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design, adult learning theory, and blended learning strategies.Experience with Articulate, Adobe Software Suite (Captivate, Flash and Photoshop), SharePoint and HTML.Experience working in ADP, Workday, Docebo, or Absorb.Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry or related industry.Corporate Information :
ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning / landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.
Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2025 ranking of 52.
ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including :
Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid HolidayTiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)Behavioral Medicine through TeladoShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceLife InsurancePet InsuranceEducation Reimbursement OpportunitiesFlexible and Dependent Benefits PlanReferral Bonuses