Senior Relay Settings Engineer

Leidos

$87K — $157K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 4-8 years of experience depending on level
  • Expertise in creating relay settings and logic diagrams
  • Proficient with Aspen OneLiner and/or Siemens CAPE for studies
  • Experience with microprocessor relay development (SEL, Alstom, GE, ABB)
  • Strong communication skills for client and team interactions
  • Attention to detail and quality assurance in engineering work

Responsibilities

  • Review relay setting packages with protection engineers
  • Develop logic diagrams for IEC61850 substations
  • Collaborate with clients and staff in remote offices
  • Support project planning from design through construction
  • Prepare relay settings for a wide voltage range (4.16kV to 500kV)
  • Troubleshoot and design solutions for complex substation issues

Benefits

  • Fully remote or hybrid work options
  • Access to professional development programs
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Flexible training in technical and non-technical areas
  • Support for obtaining Professional Engineer License (PE)
Full Job Description
Your greatest work is ahead!

We are in search of a Senior Relay Settings Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced 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 available.

*Hybrid: Two to four days a week in the Framingham, MA office.

*Must be willing to travel to customer sites and in-office / testing lab as needed.

Career development and growth including:
  • Professional Engineer License (PE)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Technical & non-technical training opportunities
  • Mentorship Program


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?
  • Senior Level: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and four plus years of related experience.
  • Lead Level: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and eight plus years of related experience.
  • Experience creating relay settings and logic diagrams.
  • Capable of using Aspen OneLiner and/or Siemen's CAPE for coordination studies and fault study analysis.
  • Preparation of protective relay coordination studies
  • Experience with 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.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required when interfacing with clients and staff.


Favorable if you have:
  • Experience preparing technical reports.
  • Familiarity with PTC Mathcad software.
  • Previous Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience.
  • Periodic travel may be required.


PDSSUBSTATION

PowerDelivery

Original Posting:
May 4, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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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