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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

IoT Business Analyst

Pune, AK

The Technical Business Analyst ? IoT Security will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders, product teams, security teams, architects, and technical delivery teams supporting connected IoT solutions. This individual will gather and translate business needs into clear technical requirements across IoT devices, connectivity, cloud platforms, data pipelines, integrations, and security. The role will support solutions from requirements gathering and design through testing, deployment, and ongoing product support.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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Senior Business Analyst

Houston, TX

The Senior Business Analyst will support the Gas Agile Delivery Team (ADT) responsible for the current retail gas system stack, with a primary focus on back-office and billing applications. This individual will partner closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners, developers, and QA teams to gather and translate requirements, support system enhancements, and assist with ongoing Keep the Lights On initiatives.Key Responsibilities:? Lead requirements gathering and analysis for enhancements to retail gas back-office and billing systems.? Facilitate stakeholder discussions to uncover business needs and translate them into clear functional and technical requirements.? Develop detailed user stories and acceptance criteria within Azure DevOps (ADO).? Partner closely with Product Owners, developers, architects, and QA throughout the Agile delivery lifecycle.? Analyze current-state and future-state business processes, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.? Understand and document system dependencies, integrations, APIs, data flows, and data mappings at a functional level.? Use SQL to analyze and validate data, requirements, and business outcomes.? Support backlog refinement, sprint planning, demos, retrospectives, testing, and UAT.? Assist QA and business users with test scenarios, expected outcomes, defect clarification, and UAT.? Create clear process flows, requirements documentation, decision logs, diagrams, and executive-level summaries.? Support ongoing keep the lights on activities while helping deliver enhancements to existing systems.? Drive productive working sessions and help stakeholders navigate competing priorities and reach decisions.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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HVAC Technician

Columbia, VA

Commissioning Services HVAC TechnicianResponsible for the inspection, testing, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and repair of HVAC and mechanical systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Performs functional performance testing, troubleshoots equipment and controls issues, and ensures systems operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design requirements and owner expectations.Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, including air handling units, rooftop units, chillers, boilers, pumps, exhaust systems, and associated controls.Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues affecting HVAC system performance.Conduct commissioning and functional performance testing to verify proper operation of HVAC and building automation systems.Inspect installed systems and equipment for compliance with contract documents, manufacturer requirements, and industry standards.Verify and document system performance, control sequences, airflow, temperature control, and energy efficiency measures.Troubleshoot and resolve operational deficiencies identified during commissioning, maintenance, or service activities.Assist with equipment startup, system balancing, calibration, and owner acceptance testing.Prepare detailed service reports, commissioning documentation, maintenance records, and deficiency logs.Coordinate with contractors, engineers, facility staff, and project managers to support successful project delivery and ongoing facility operations.Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all applicable safety policies and procedures.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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Administrative Processor I – NEM

San Ramon, CA

As our client partners to promote renewable energy sources with homeowners who are going solar or using electric cars, customers need to submit an application to our client for the energy they are creating to be stored to the electric grid. Our team is responsible for the processing of these applications for home and small business owners. On a day to day they will be responsible for performing all/some of the below tasks, which is dependent on the project scope and role assigned:Application Review ?Sending out invoices to customers?Processing applications: reviewing application, building permits and other equipment documentation, ensuring applications are accurate, detecting issues and correctly submitting defects or passing along to engineering review if applications are accurate. ?Respond to customer follow up emails related to defect follow up, project status, delay notices, etc. ?Analyzing issues with projects and utilize problem solving skills to determine best action to be taken and move project forward?Help develop documentation such as job aides, process flow charts, etc. Engineering Review?Work with Distribution Planning to determine how solar installations affect the client?s network, including follow-ups with installers based on the feedback provided by the Distribution Engineers ?Use mapping and reporting tools to determine if the Transformer is sufficient to support the solar capacity being installed?Respond to customer follow up emails related to defect follow up, project status, delay notices, etc. Meter/Variance Review?Work with Metering Engineers, including follow-ups with installers based on the feedback provided by the Engineers?Reviews solar installation plans and check the interconnection method shown by the technical diagrams?Respond to customer follow up emails related to defect follow up, project status, delay notices, etc. Field Metering Review?Facilitate coordination of onsite inspections and meter related work such as change outs and meter installation between installer and internal contacts?Submit request for the Field Verification?Communication with internal partners regarding onsite inspection findings to update the customer record in SAP and provide follow-ups to installer as needed?Respond to customer follow up emails related to defect follow up, project status, delay notices, 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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Deputy Engineering Leader – Richmond, VA

South Anna, VA

The Deputy Engineering Leader will provide day-to-day leadership and technical oversight for a small team of controls engineers and field technicians supporting Building Management System (BMS) and Energy Management and Control System (EMCS) projects.This person will remain technically involved while leading approximately 3?5 engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include resource planning, mentoring, reviewing controls designs and programming, troubleshooting, supporting project execution, and participating in testing and commissioning.The role will work closely with project managers and customers to ensure projects are properly staffed, technically sound, and delivered successfully.Travel: Approximately 25% or less, primarily throughout Virginia.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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