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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

Enterprise Business Architect

Houston, TX

We are seeking a Business Enterprise Architect to enhance and mature an existing enterprise architecture capability. This role will focus on configuring and optimizing an enterprise architecture platform (e.g., Ardoq or similar EA tools) to support executive-level insights, reporting, and decision-making, while also applying strong business and enterprise architecture principles.The ideal candidate combines hands-on experience configuring EA tools with a strategic understanding of business capabilities, value streams, operating models, and enterprise transformation. ? Key Responsibilities? Configure and optimize an enterprise architecture platform (e.g., Ardoq, LeanIX, HOPEX, Bizzdesign, ADOIT, ServiceNow EA) to:? Structure architecture data effectively? Enable executive dashboards, reports, and visualizations? Improve traceability between business capabilities, applications, and initiatives? Translate business strategy and objectives into enterprise architecture views and insights? Partner with business leaders, IT leadership, and executives to:? Identify meaningful architecture metrics? Design reporting outputs that support decision-making? Define and refine business architecture artifacts, including:? Business capability models? Value streams? Operating models? Ensure EA data quality, governance, and usability? Drive adoption of EA tooling across stakeholders by improving clarity and relevance of outputs? Support transformation initiatives, portfolio planning, and roadmapping efforts? Serve as a bridge between technical architecture data and business-focused storytellingThis position is required to sit onsite in downtown Houston 4 days / week and it offers an hourly pay rate range of $65-$80/hr based on knowledge and years of experience.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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Project Procurement Manager

Raleigh, NC

Job SummaryThe Substation Project Procurement Manager plays a critical role in ensuring successful project execution by overseeing all procurement activities for multiple substation projects. Acting as the main point of contact between internal teams and external suppliers, this position drives procurement strategies, optimizes workflows, and ensures compliance with sourcing processes. The role requires strong organizational skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives while delivering cost savings and value through strategic sourcing.Key Responsibilities? Participate in project and sales meetings as a core team member to shape strategies early and optimize internal workflows.? Coordinate all procurement resources and activities across assigned projects.? Ensure adherence to sourcing and procurement processes.? Analyze customer inquiries during bid preparation and understand functional needs to incorporate supplier innovations.? Support project cost calculations with accurate material cost data.? Review scope of supply and contract agreements; provide negotiation recommendations.? Drive and implement procurement strategies within projects.? Support commodity managers and specialist buyers in contractual and price negotiations.? Serve as the primary contact between procurement and other stakeholders (engineering, tender management, project management).? Oversee procurement for 5?6 concurrent projects, managing 6?7 commodities per project.? Coordinate supplier installation and performance.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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BESS Electrical Engineer – Part time

San Francisco, CA

We are looking for a part time Electrical Engineer with 4-8 years of experience, working 10-15 hours a week with the opportunity to work more! The market in Battery Solutions is growing and this company is looking to grow with the additional of part time resource with specific experience in Battery Energy Storage System design and engineering, codes, NFPA 855, NEC 2023, California Building and Energy Codes 2026, NESC, and preparation of Construction and Permit Drawings. Acts as a subject matter expert on BESS technologies, including batteries, inverters, controls, and grid integration. You?ll bridge product development teams and regional project engineering efforts to ensure technical excellence and consistency across projects. This isn’t a manufacturing role but one that will work with civil engineers, with a strong understanding of codes and standards and can implement in CAD drawings. Responsibilities:1)Prepare electrical plans layouts for project equipment, coordinate with Civil and other disciplines. 2)Prepare Single line Diagrams,. Wiring diagrams, panel schedules, labeling , 3)Prepare Grounding, Details wiring, electrical details,4)Prepare Communications diagrams and wiring 5)Prepare Equipment List and Bills of Materials. 6)Review and coordinate with client BESS equipment options, Communications, Energy Management Systems, and auxiliary systems Extras ? EIT, P.E. not required, Project Management, Construction Management, Commissioning, Solar, Substations, Controls, testing, OperationsWe 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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BESS Senior Electrical Designer – Part time

San Francisco, CA

We are looking for a part time Sr Electrical Designer with 5-10 years of experience, working 10-15 hours a week with the opportunity to work more! The market in Battery Solutions is growing and this company is looking to grow with the additional of part time resource with specific experience in Battery Energy Storage System design and engineering, codes, NFPA 855, NEC 2023, California Building and Energy Codes 2026, NESC, and preparation of Construction and Permit Drawings. Acts as a subject matter expert on BESS technologies, including batteries, inverters, controls, and grid integration. You?ll bridge product development teams and regional project engineering efforts to ensure technical excellence and consistency across projects. This isn’t a manufacturing role but one that will work with civil engineers, with a strong understanding of codes and standards and can implement in CAD drawings. Responsibilities:1)Prepare electrical plans layouts for project equipment, coordinate with Civil and other disciplines. 2)Prepare Single line Diagrams,. Wiring diagrams, panel schedules, labeling , 3)Prepare Grounding, Details wiring, electrical details,4)Prepare Communications diagrams and wiring 5)Prepare Equipment List and Bills of Materials. 6)Review and coordinate with client BESS equipment options, Communications, Energy Management Systems, and auxiliary systems Extras ? EIT, P.E. not required, Project Management, Construction Management, Commissioning, Solar, Substations, Controls, testing, OperationsWe 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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Contract Analyst

Dearborn, MI

? Data Analysis & Reporting: Perform analysis of complex data sets and contribute to reporting related to sourcing activities.? Strategy & Process Contribution: Support the development of cost-saving strategies and roadmaps for category management. You will also contribute to improving our sourcing process by identifying weaknesses and supporting the development of best-in-class policies and procedures.? Operational Support: Provide direct support for existing and new purchased services for Ford Credit operations.? Business Partnership: Support business owners who may have limited experience with Ford Supply Chain and Purchasing processes, policies, and systems.? Liaison & Negotiation: Act as a key liaison between suppliers, business owners, and various internal teams (vendor management, security & controls, Office of General Counsel/IT Contracts/Corporate Insurance) to negotiate purchase order terms, conditions, and statements of work.? Sourcing Initiatives: Participate in Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quotation (RFQ) initiatives to evaluate services and support sourcing decisions.? Sourcing Execution: Conduct appropriate sourcing activities to deliver quality services at the best cost, with minimal risks to Ford Motor Credit Company.? Supplier Relationship Management: Provide feedback to valued supply partners on their cost position relative to the market to help build effective long-term, productive relationships.? Market Awareness: Collaborate with business owners and internal stakeholders to stay informed about current and future technologies, understand the latest supply base footprint, and analyze financial health ratings and trends of suppliers.Supplier Onboarding: Participate in the due diligence process for new supplier onboarding.48/hr-58/hr Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.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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