Supervisor, Owners Engineering

Post Date

May 21, 2026

Location

Oakland,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94612
US
Aug 12, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

SFR-bb1b06ce-11ba-423b-8734-fc28580fc603

Pay Rate

$148k - $238k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is partnering with a large local utility as they grow their Electric Engineering organization to support the surge in electricity demand, driven by AI-focused data centers, rapid electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and massive grid modernization efforts.

We are seeking a Supervisor for Substation Engineering who will be responsible for leading a team of engineering professionals to support substation projects. This role ensures safe work practices, high-quality project delivery, and strong alignment with organizational goals, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of Owner’s Engineers, Design Engineers, and Engineering Assistants.
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture aligned with company standards.
Ensure a safe work environment and oversee team-wide safety practices.
Communicate company objectives clearly and align team performance with organizational goals.
Coach, mentor, and develop team members to enhance performance and engagement.
Support successful project delivery by reinforcing understanding of scope, schedule, and cost drivers.
Collaborate with Project Management and Construction teams to improve execution and outcomes.
Identify and remove obstacles that hinder project success.
Drive accountability for quality, financial results, and schedule adherence.
Develop and maintain short- and long-term production schedules.
Make timely decisions regarding internal work allocation and outsourced work.
Encourage innovation and adoption of new technologies to improve team efficiency.
Build strong relationships with contractors and key stakeholders

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

Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, including work in electric substations and/or transmission line engineering.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal 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.