Engineering Assistant - 14

Post Date

Feb 26, 2026

Location

Oakland,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94612
US
Apr 30, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Administrative Assistant

Req #

SFR-8788bdd8-b530-4529-a129-5fd0eb7bb9c1

Pay Rate

$28 - $35 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is partnering with a large local utility as they grow their Electric Transmission Engineering organization. As an Engineering Assistant, you will provide engineering and technical support within the transmission engineering group and will also be responsible for managing engineering drawings and files. Under supervision, you will perform technical work in connection with the design, construction, maintenance, or operation of the Company's facilities or functions related thereto as an assistant to a group of engineers. Typical assignments include, but not limited to:
• chart making
• preparing graphs, drawings, and sketches
• obtaining and analyzing engineering data
• making and checking mathematical computations
• preparing and reviewing computer input and output
• writing and revising computer programs
• contract work and assisting in administrative work associated with the technical office activities.

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/.

Required Skills & Experience

Associate degree in Engineering or its equivalent in technical education and experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

3 years of clerical or administrative support experience
Advanced and demonstrated proficiency with business software products (Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Adobe Acrobat, Clarity, Documentum, etc.)
Ability to understand written technical standards and to communicate readily with others, both orally and in writing
Ability to prepare complex forms, reports, records and reference data, including statistical records and computations required for reports and audits
Excellent work ethics
Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and team player
Strong attention to detail
Meticulous recordkeeping of items to check for in drawing packages
Strong oral and written communication skills

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.