Engineering Technologist Assc

**Job#: 2079065**

**Job Description:**

Apex Systems, the Nation's 2nd largest Technical Staffing and Services Firm, has an opening for a Engineer Associate in New Albany, Ohio, Contract Position!

**Engineer Associate**

**Location:** Onsite / New Albany, OH 43054

**Length:** 12+ months contract

**Payrate**: $23.50

**Schedule:** onsite- five days a week in office - Hours M-F 8-5. Flex schedule is available.

**Description:**

Accurately model transmission system topology including impedance and facility ratings for lines, generators, and transformers for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages using internal modeling database, PSS/E, and/or ASPEN One Liner. Fulfill various system modeling related requests from Engineering and Operations personnel and submitted via ServiceNow ticketing system. Collaborate with others internal/external to the team to model planned projects, build power flow, and short circuit model cases representing the future transmission system, as needed. Participating in the planning and organization of project work activities. Perform electrical transmission system analysis and protection system studies, as requested. Perform activities related to NERC Compliance standards. Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques.

**Preferred:**

• Demonstrated experience modeling transmission and generation system topology using ASPEN One Liner and/or Siemens PSSE for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages.

**Including:**

o Modeling inverter-based generation for both wind and Solar applications

o Modeling synchronous based generation

o Modeling transmission lines, transformers, and circuit breakers

o Performing transmission system fault studies including circuit breaker duty analysis

• Demonstrated experience of working with NERC Compliance Standards

• Demonstrated experience with process improvement including process development, implementation, adherence, and training

• Demonstrated experience comparing data from various sources, evaluating validity of data, and performing clean-up activities, as necessary.

**Minimum Requirements:**

This is an entry level position for new graduates with a bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.

*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternatives are (1. a bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or (2. a bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Masters degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelors program.

***Apex Benefits Overview *Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification dis*