Transmission Design Engineer

Post Date

Apr 27, 2026

Location

Oakland,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94612
US
Jun 29, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

SFR-95e5a76c-9116-48b7-acc3-b2a8f281b133

Pay Rate

$36 - $45 (hourly 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 looking for a Design Engineer to be a part of the Transmission Engineering department. This department is responsible for ensuring all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects.

Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or graduating with a bachelor of engineering by June 2026; OR, its equivalent in education and experience, to include education and design drafting experience totaling six years, or education and experience totaling four years including two years at PG&E as a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter
Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by day 1 of hire

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience in electric transmission design
Skilled in MicroStation or AutoCAD or PLS-CADD
Familiarity with PG&E standards and construction practices
PE/EIT certification

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.