Relay Settings Engineer

Leidos Holding$57K — $104K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and relevant internship for Associate Level; 3+ years related experience for Intermediate Level.
  • Experience with creating relay settings and logic diagrams.
  • Proficiency in Aspen OneLiner and/or Siemens CAPE for coordination studies.
  • Strong understanding of microprocessor relays including SEL, Alstom, GE, and ABB.
  • Excellent engineering and interpersonal skills with a focus on quality.

Responsibilities

  • Review relay setting packages with protection engineers.
  • Develop logic diagrams for IEC61850 substations.
  • Collaborate remotely with clients and staff.
  • Support project planning through design and construction phases.
  • Prepare relay settings across various voltage levels from 4.16kV to 500kV.
  • Address complex engineering issues in substations.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development including PE and PMP certifications.
  • Participation in a mentorship program.
  • Access to technical and non-technical training.
  • Flexible work arrangements with options for fully remote.
  • Opportunity to engage in diverse utility projects.
Full Job Description
Leidos' Power Delivery Solutions (PDS) division is hiring for a Relay Settings Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced Framingham, MA organization. As a core team member, you will be interacting with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in leading and designing utility substation and renewable energy projects. Hybrid or Remote: Fully remote is available for candidates with relay settings experience. Hybrid is two to four days a week in the Framingham, MA office. We also have mid to senior level relay settings openings. What you'll be doing: • Work with protection engineers and perform quality reviews on relay setting packages. • Create logic diagrams for IEC61850 substations. • Work directly with clients as well as other staff in remote office locations. • Support a full range of project planning activities through design and construction support. • Prepare relay settings from 4.16kV through 500kV including relay set points, logic diagrams, configuration files and documentation. • Solve challenging substation engineering problems. What does Leidos need from me? • Associate Level: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and internship experience. • Intermediate Level: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and three plus years of related experience. • Must be willing to travel to customer sites and in-office / testing lab as needed. • Experience creating relay settings and logic diagrams. • Capable of understanding Aspen OneLiner and/or Siemen's CAPE for coordination studies and fault study analysis. • Preparation of protective relay coordination studies. • Ability to learn development of relay settings for microprocessor relays including: SEL, Alstom, GE, ABB and others for both transmission line relays (Line Differential, Step Distance and Pilot Schemes) and substation relays (Capacitors, Transformers and buses). • Familiarity with Schweitzer AcSELerator QuickSet, General Electric EnerVista and Schneider Electric MiCOM software is a plus. • Strong engineering and interpersonal skills and high attention to detail with a passion for quality. • Experience implementing control and protection schemes including interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams and preparing relay logic to complete the schemes. Favorable if you have: • Experience preparing technical reports. • Experience understanding power system protection • Ability to travel overnight on occasional basis • Ability to effectively work in a fast paced team environment. • EIT/PE License. In this role, you can also expect to gain: • Professional Engineer License (PE) • Project Management Professional (PMP) • Technical & non-technical training opportunities • Mentorship Program Original Posting: April 13, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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