Learning & Development Consultant

Learning & Development Consultant

Company Overview JEO is not your typical engineering firm. We have a welcoming, fun, and laid-back culture that encourages communication and collaboration where our greatest strength is our team members. If you value great work-life integration and work best in a relaxed, supportive, and inclusive environment, we may be the place where you ARE the best version of yourself. We are a relationship-based company that prioritizes building people and providing opportunities. With a rich history and commitment to excellence, JEO has been serving clients since 1937. We are a leading multidisciplinary firm working hard to improve the communities in which we live, work and play. Join us at JEO and become part of our team that blends expertise, fun and passion for serving each other and our communities. Together, we can make a difference while building a rewarding career!

Job Summary

The Learning & Development (L&D) Consultant designs and delivers learning experiences that develop JEO employees, build leadership capacity and foster a culture of continuous growth. This role strengthens JEO's "teach and learn" culture by creating high-quality learning experiences, facilitating programs that build professional skills, leadership capabilities, and by partnering closely with departments to support technical training. The consultant role combines strong project management, facilitation skills, and proactive communication to build trusting partnerships across the company. This position plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing JEO's Learning Management System and supporting e-learning content development.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the process to discover, design and deliver learning programs that align with JEO's broader strategic direction and people development priorities.
• Develop strong, trust-based relationships with JEO leaders, employees and stakeholders to understand needs, priorities, and expected outcomes.
• Design programs that go beyond information sharing, incorporating professional interaction, relationship building, practical tools, behavior change strategies, skill building and opportunities for employees to connect with others.
• Facilitate learning sessions with strong understanding and confidence in managing group dynamics, conversation flow, and participant experience.
• Provide individual and team coaching to support skill development and growth.
• Lead and support facilitation needs across the company.
• Engage early and collaboratively with departments on their training initiatives.
• Build organizational awareness and credibility by demonstrating responsiveness, excellent client service, and clear communication.
• Develop or update e-learning content in the LMS, to optimize learner experience.
• Maintain and improve digital learning pathways in partnership with the L&D team.
• Manage projects according to internal "client" expectations around quality, timing, and outcomes.
• Provide direction and support for project Coordinators on logistics, materials, and communication to ensure positive participant experiences.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of learning programs.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

With offices throughout the Midwest, JEO is proud to offer a robust benefits package designed to support and protect our employees and their loved ones. In turn, we trust these benefits and rewards will amplify the pride and satisfaction you feel as an integral part of JEO. A few of the highlights include competitive salaries, insurance options, vacation / sick / flex time, 401K matching, wellness incentives, comprehensive career development support, an annual bonus program, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and much more aimed at enriching your experience with us.