Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to support large‑scale electric utility infrastructure projects. This role is critical to ensuring contracts are structured to mitigate risk, control costs, and support successful execution of high‑value capital projects. You will play a key role in drafting, negotiating, and managing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) service contracts tied to substation and transmission projects that are often valued at $10M+. This is a hands‑on role requiring deep experience in the electric utility industry, strong contract negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, legal, supply chain, and construction teams. The pay rate for this role ranges from $60 an hour to $105 an hour depending on the candidates years of experience
Key Responsibilities
• Draft, review, and negotiate EPC and professional services contracts for electric utility infrastructure projects
• Develop and standardize contract templates for repeatable use across projects and business units
• Ensure contracts include strong risk mitigation language related to:
○ Scope clarity
○ Change orders
○ Payment terms
○ Liability and performance protections
• Partner closely with:
○ Project Management
○ Construction Management
○ Supply Chain
○ Legal and Compliance teams
• Support contract execution through the full lifecycle, including change management
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to translate technical, schedule, and logistical requirements into enforceable contract language
• Present completed contract deliverables and recommendations to leadership
Note: Candidates from general construction, oil & gas, or non‑utility building projects may not be the right fit unless they have direct electric utility EPC experience.
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Required Skills & Experience
• 10+ years of experience in contract development and negotiation within the electric utility industry
• Proven experience writing and managing high‑dollar EPC contracts ($10M+)
• Strong understanding of utility‑specific codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Experience supporting large infrastructure projects such as:
○ Substations
○ Transmission lines
○ Utility EPC builds
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Background in contract negotiation, legal support, or risk management
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.