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Your Partner in End-to-end energy services

Insight Global has 15 years of utilities and energy industry experience and currently works with seven of the top U.S. 10 investor-owned utilities (IOUs) helping them tackle a range of challenges including digital transformation, operational efficiencies, and regulatory standards.

Amid rising demand, aging infrastructure, and fierce competition for top talent, energy companies must adapt quickly—or risk falling behind. That’s where Insight Global comes in. We are a global staffing and professional services company with extensive experience across the energy industry, including oil and gas, renewables, and utilities.

Whether you need to hire an Environmental Engineer, update thousands of GIS records, or modernize your grid, we deliver the technical and talent solutions needed to support your entire energy enterprise.

If you’re ready to power the future, you need a partner like Insight Global.

Our Staffing & Professional Services Capabilities

Digitization & Digital Transformation
Environmental Risks & Safety
Project Management 
Design & Engineering
Field Services & Asset Management
Gen AI + Agent AI
GIS & Mapping
Customer Experience

Navigating the Future of AI and Energy and Utilities

Dr. Kaveh Aflaki, Insight Global’s Industry Principal for Energy and Utilities, breaks down the biggest challenges facing the utility sector today—from surging electricity demand driven by AI and cloud data centers to workforce shortages and digital transformation.

“We see that utilities has multiple challenges based off the trends within the industry,” Kaveh explains, highlighting how Insight Global is helping address these issues through staffing, professional services, and AI innovation.

Watch to learn how Insight Global is partnering with energy and utility leaders to power the future.

Connect with Kaveh on LinkedIn, and explore more about his impact at Insight Global and within the energy sector.

Power Up Your Workforce Across the Energy Landscape

When you partner with a leading energy staffing and professional services company like Insight Global, you get more than just a stack of resumes. Our specialized recruiters in the energy industry are already connected to a vast network of pre-screened, qualified candidates from every state and more than 50 countries.

Contract, contract-to-hire, direct placement, and executive search are just the beginning of our energy staffing and professional services solutions. Explore some of the energy sectors we support.  

One Partner, every Solution

At Insight Global, we excel at delivering exceptional talent, but our customized energy solutions go beyond staffing. When partnering with Insight Global, you’re also partnering with our professional services division, Evergreen.

Discover the difference a single partner makes.

Fast & Scalable Processes

We streamline your operations and leverage advanced technologies like AI/ML to improve efficiency at every level of the business. Plus, our ability to quickly build teams with top talent—and help them get productive—means you can adapt to new demands without compromising safety or customer service.

Custom Solutions

We partner with you to create innovative tech and talent solutions that address the growing energy demand, load forecasting, and other challenges facing the industry. We offer flexible delivery models—custom, managed, and advisory—and specialized teams based on your unique needs and preferred level of day-to-day management.

Industry Expertise

We understand the energy industry’s unique requirements, like customer experience and cybersecurity compliance. Our track record includes many successful projects, from digitizing gas pipeline asset data to conducting climate vulnerability assessments. Whatever expertise you require, we provide the right people and solutions.

Relationships First

The Insight Global difference is care—for our team, our consultants, and our customers. You can see that in our industry-leading retention rates and NPS scores—plus our repeat business with top energy companies. We take the time to get to know your business and your challenges before we devise tailored solutions for your business needs.

Why Insight Global

Energy Talent Solutions

The energy industry is facing a growing talent shortage and skills gap across all sectors as global demand for energy keeps rising—all while a significant percentage of the workforce nears retirement. Whether you need to hire a single software engineer or build a custom team to manage and implement infrastructure development, Insight Global delivers the experts your business needs.

While we hire for competitive roles across Oil and Gas, Renewables, and Utilities, here are the four business areas most affected by the energy labor shortage.   

Engineer & Architecture (IT)

We provide our energy customers with a full spectrum of professional services, including data strategy, DERMS solutions, and cybersecurity, leading to increased operational efficiency while meeting all government regulations.

The most in-demand roles we source include: 

  • Network Engineers 
  • Software Engineers 
  • Cloud Engineers 
  • Cloud Architects 
  • Data Architects 
  • Cybersecurity Engineers 
  • AI/ML Engineers 
  • Desktop Support  

Project Management

From large-scale infrastructure upgrades to renewable energy rollouts, effective project management is critical to staying on time and on budget. We deliver successful processes to maximize the impact of project managers on timelines, deliverables, and budget requirements.

The most in-demand roles we source include: 

  • Project Managers
  • Project Coordinators
  • Project Schedulers

Business Operations

We combine our best people with the latest in automation to make sure your processes are efficient and competitive. Whether you’re scaling internal operations or navigating complex reporting requirements, we offer the technical and talent solutions necessary to succeed.

The most in-demand roles we source include:

  • Call Center Agents
  • Administrative Assistants
  • Business Analysts (BA) 
  • Designers 
  • Regulatory & Compliance 
  • Accounting/Finance 

Engineer (Technical and Non-IT) 

We offer a comprehensive range of engineering services, from environmental impact studies to GIS modeling. Our expertise spans grid modernization, pipeline services, and energy storage, ensuring your projects are executed with precision and efficiency.

The most in-demand roles we source include:

  • Environmental Engineers 
  • Electrical Engineers 
  • Civil Engineers 
  • Mechanical Engineers 
  • Technical Writers

Meet Our Industry Experts

Kaveh Aflaki, Ph.D.

Industry Principal, Utilities & Energy
Insight Global

With nearly 20 years of experience, Dr. Kaveh Aflaki drives strategic initiatives as Industry Principal for Utilities & Energy at Insight Global and Evergreen, our professional services division. His experience and expertise include Smart Grid leadership, founding a utility-focused SaaS company, and prominent roles within IEEE. He holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and an Executive MBA.

Connect with Kaveh on LinkedIn!

Rachel Dowling

Managing Director, Energy & Utilities
Strategic Accounts

Rachel Dowling, a 13-year veteran of Insight Global and our Managing Director for Energy, creates innovative, high-impact solutions for our clients in this key sector—including 7 of the top 10 U.S. investor-owned utilities (IOUs). She oversees P&L, operations, and training for Energy, Utilities, and Oil & Gas business lines across a range of solutions from staff augmentation to professional services.

Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn!

Job Openings With our Energy clients

Product/Project Manager IV – SNAP

Oakland, CA

Insight Global’s Consulting Division is partnering with one of the largest utilities as they expand their data and analytics product team to support several analytics products in their queue. As the Product Manager, your goal is to support the product strategy and product development of 1-2 products at a time ? these would be analytics product to support asset health, asset failure, work management optimization, etc. These products could be ESRI/GIS or Foundry based, or LiDAR related analytics. You will support several cross functional groups including IGP team, product developers, and IT enablement teams.Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:User Requirements and Product Definition?Gather, document and summarize stakeholder needs and requirements?Schedule stakeholder working sessions including executive and working steering committees?Gather in flight documentation on articulation of business problems and business value?Engage product stakeholders to define business problem and product goals?Translate data product goals into a set of requirements and features?Socialize prioritization with stakeholdersData Discovery and Documentation?Gather current data inventory and process mapping documentation?Establish baseline processes and data flows to collect, consolidate, curate, and transform data ?Document current understanding of data sources, technology systems of record, and potential data collection issues Technology Enablement?Align on enabling technologies needed to develop and implement the product (e.g. Foundry, GIS, Power BI)- Support innovative technology adoption, including AI/GenAI capabilities?understanding how AI agents work and applying that knowledge to product development is a huge plus.Data Management?Conduct working sessions with Business and IT SMEs for data schema mapping, noting areas of alignment and/or misalignment?Document data requirements and source systems as needed?Document PG&E-identified potential data quality issues and potential resolution paths?Document impact to solution architecture as needed?Document updated data flowsProcess Management?Update process documentation and track open issues?Summarize potential to-be processes that impact data flow?Summarize potential roadblocks (e.g., DQ concerns, manual process issues) as well as enablers (e.g., attribute update, process update) with data flow process?Develop operationalization / path to production plans?Outline management of change needs for intended productTeam & Stakeholder Engagement?Conduct follow-on sessions as needed to close action items and/or work through additional topics?Facilitate scrum sessions to help address issues and/or escalations?Support development and IT teams as needed to ensure successful delivery of product on timeProduct Roadmap?Summarize additional feature development for next planning cycle?Summarize feature prioritization (if updated) based on Business and IT SME, as well as executive leadership input?Document implications for data flow / collection process as well as solution architecture / roadmapPlanning & Governance?Continuously evolve product features in accordance with Business and IT needs?Develop and continuously evolve roles/responsibilities with Business and IT leadsProgram/Product Support?Develop project workplan in coordination with Project Sponsor and identified product stakeholders?Support daily standups, scrums, or operating reviews as appropriate?Collaborate with workstream leads to compile weekly & monthly operating reviews?Support cross-functional collaboration as needed to mitigate project risks, manage cross-team dependencies, etc.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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Systems Engineer

Houston, TX

Insight Global is assisting a client in identifying a Systems Engineer to lead identity and access management initiatives across a global enterprise. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hands-on technical environments and can manage multiple projects while supporting daily operations. The engineer will join a team of 13 other engineers, work closely with other technical teams, project managers, and security stakeholders to ensure secure and efficient access across cloud and on-prem systems. Key ResponsibilitiesAzure Entra ID / Identity Management?Lead the design and implementation of identity solutions using Azure Entra ID?Manage Conditional Access Policies, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and role assignments across management groups, subscriptions, and resources?Administer app registrations, enterprise applications, service principals, and managed identities with a focus on least-privilege access and MS Graph API permissions?Oversee user and group management, endpoint security, and mobile device policies via Intune?Maintain and optimize multifactor authentication (MFA), self-service password reset (SSPR), and Windows Hello for Business (WHfB)?Automate identity-related tasks using PowerShell scripting and scheduled jobs?Stay current on Entra ID features, security trends, and best practices to drive continuous improvementActive Directory?Manage a global AD environment with multiple domain controllers and sites supporting 5,000+ users?Administer DNS, GPOs, OU structures, and user object configurations?Implement Microsoft Tiering, IAM, and PAM models to enforce secure access?Maintain domain integrity through FSMO role management and disaster recovery planning?Delegate permissions across OU structures and streamline access controls?Automate AD tasks using PowerShell for operational efficiencyOkta?Serve as a subject matter expert on Okta platform capabilities and IAM concepts including SSO, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, MFA, and RBAC?Design and configure Okta solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and security requirements?Support application integrations and troubleshoot identity-related issues across cloud and on-prem environments?Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to refine IAM strategies and ensure secure access provisioningWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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Energy Storage Engineer

Juno Beach, FL

Our client in the energy space is looking for personnel to hold the responsibility of planning, designing, and executing various aspects of energy storage projects. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, engineering oversight and consulting across cross functional teams to deliver a best-in-class product. The ideal candidate embodies a blend of technical expertise with strong project management skills, and has pertinent experience the energy storage field. This position pays $50-60/hour.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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Engineering Technologist

Bedford, TX

We are seeking an Entry-Level Engineering Technologist to support power distribution design projects for utility and energy clients. This role is ideal for someone early in their technical career who is eager to learn distribution design, field data collection, and utility standards while working alongside experienced engineers and designers.You will assist in developing construction-ready design packages for overhead and underground distribution systems, supporting both office and field activities.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in preparing distribution design packages, drawings, and documentationSupport field data collection, site walks, measurements, and as-built updatesUse power distribution software such as Katapult, Distribution Design Studio (DDS), or similar toolsInterpret utility standards, design guidelines, and basic NESC requirementsPrepare material lists, staking sheets, and project documentationCoordinate with designers, engineers, and project managers to resolve design questionsMaintain accurate records, notes, and field photos for project filesSupport permitting, easement reviews, and right-of-way documentationParticipate in training and mentorship to grow technical skillsWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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Distribution Designer

Charlotte, NC

Our client is looking for a Power Distribution Designer to join the team! This role will provide full training! The position is hybrid with 3 days in the office located in south Charlotte. The focus of the role is to prepare project and job packages that include material lists, requisitions, labor estimates, site drawings and construction drawings for installations of electrical and power distribution projects in a cost-effective manner.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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Energy Staffing FAQs

How does an energy staffing company work?

Insight Global connects qualified energy professionals with companies that require their talents. Once we connect with a hiring manager on their needs for a role, our energy staffing team reaches out to the potential hire and gets an idea of their skills, experience, and goals. Once we understand their qualifications, we match them with open positions at your company. Insight Global also offers support throughout the interview and hiring process, ensuring that both the company and candidate are a good fit for each other.

What are the benefits of working with Insight Global?

Insight Global is a leading professional services and staffing agency that puts people first. When you work with us, you work with energy recruiting and energy staffing professionals who truly care about you. We have the resources and connections to help you hire top talent or land a new job without breaking a sweat. We’ve filled thousands of positions in the energy sector in our 20-plus years in business. We know energy staffing.

How quickly can you staff my open position?

Depending on interview availability and decision-making, our energy recruiting team typically identifies and screens candidates in 24-48 hours. Onboarding for consultant assignments takes as little as 1-3 days, but the typical timeframe for interviews, onboarding, and in the door working is 1-3 weeks.

Where is Insight Global located?

Insight Global is an award-winning staffing company headquartered in Atlanta, GA. We have 70+ offices located across North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as our state-of the-art technology delivery center in Hyderabad, India. We are more than able to meet your staffing or consulting needs, in person or remote. View our office locations.

Do you staff remote/work from home jobs?

Yes! We offer contract, contract to permanent, and direct placement talent solutions for in-person, hybrid, or remote positions. Whether you’re a job seeker or hiring manager, we’re ready to help.

In addition to energy, we recruit and place candidates across a broad range of industries and sectors, including IT, financial services, healthcare, engineering, life sciences, government, legal, construction, creative, education, and hospitality.

Can you help a candidate get set up to work remotely?

Absolutely! Whether a candidate needs help connecting to your company’s VPN, getting access to their new devices, or understanding your company’s remote work policies, our team is more than happy to assist.

Do you have experience in energy staffing and recruiting?

Yes, Insight Global is an energy staffing and recruiting agency with many years of experience working with top energy providers. Our energy recruiting team creates your job description for you, posts your opening on all the major job boards (including our own), and taps into our existing network of pre-screened, qualified candidates.

Does Insight Global do more than energy staffing?

Yes, Insight Global also offers a full range of technical and talent solutions through our professional services division, Evergreen. Our most popular technical offerings range from data, AI, and automation services to cloud and security solutions, but we also excel in RPO, culture consulting, customer experience, project management, and more.

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