Senior EPC Contracts Specialist (Electric Utilities)

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. 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.

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• 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
• Background in contract negotiation, legal support, or risk management