Power System Engineer

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our Fortune 200 Renewable Energy client.

This position is designated as remote with required travel to the clients headquarters in Juno Beach, Florida every 4-6 weeks.

• *For immediate consideration, please send your most up-to-date resume in a Word Document to Andrew at ablankenship@apexsystems.com*

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Position: System Planning EngineerLocation: RemoteDuration: 1+ year contractRate Range: $55-$65

Position Overview: This position will support engineering activities for renewable and transmission projects within the Engineering and Construction department. Preferred candidate is responsible for providing power system analysis, steady-state and dynamic modeling, generation and transmission planning for all Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage and stand-alone transmission /substation projects within the Engineering and Construction group. Additional desired skills include experience in power flow analysis, stability studies, voltage studies, technical analysis of disturbances, implementation of regulatory reliability standards, and coordination of reliability and economic studies with the Regional Transmission Operator. Finally, the preferred candidate will represent the client's interest while interfacing with ISO’s/Utilities/Muni’s/Regulatory agencies to understand and meet the requirements for new interconnections.

Employees in this role use experience, creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems. This job is responsible for making decisions and recommendations that are authoritative and have an important impact on extensive organizational activities. This position engages industry with current engineering challenges and drives discussions with internal and external engineers to drive solutions.

Day to Day Responsibilities/typical day look like: Provide technical expertise to all aspects of generation interconnection processes and operational requirements.Work closely with ISO’s/Utilities/Regulatory agencies to manage interconnection processes for Client facilities.Create and validate PSSE, PSLF and PSCAD models for solar, wind and battery projects.Perform and review steady state, dynamic, short circuit and other power system analyses for renewable facilities.Develop software tools that enhance system reliability and organizational efficiencyMonitor dynamically changing requirements from regional agencies and advise stakeholders on the expected impacts.Ensure compliance with regional modeling requirements for new and existing generation projects.Contributes new designs or techniques that others within the industry regard as major advances in their area of expertise.Ensures implementation of standards, policies, training, and support of organization.Prepares communications, presentations and conducts meetings.Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:Degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldKnowledge of interconnection procedures as defined by ISO’s/Utilities/TOs across U.S.Experience with power system analysis tools including PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen and GE PSLF software.Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as power flow, stability, voltage regulation, reactive support etc.Strong organizational and communication skills

• Please note that as a contract employee of Apex Systems, benefits include the below with employee contribution*HealthDentalVisionLife Insurance; Short Term DisabilityHospitalization CoverageDirect DepositWeekly Pay PeriodsTraining and Development Programs401kReferral Program