Relay Settings Engineer

Leidos; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 57,850 - 104,575; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Engineer (PE) license opportunity

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification path

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Relay Settings Engineer to join our Power Delivery Solutions division, with a focus on working closely with engineers on renewable energy projects. Candidates can work either fully remote or hybrid, requiring presence in the Framingham, MA office two to four days per week.

The role involves developing relay settings, quality reviews, and creating logic diagrams. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and related experience. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel to customer sites and testing labs as needed.
• Experience implementing control and protection schemes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with protection engineers and perform quality reviews on relay setting packages.
• Develop relay settings from 4.16 kV through 500 kV, including documentation.
• Support project planning, design, and construction activities.

Skills

Experience creating relay settings and logic diagrams

Knowledge of Aspen OneLiner and/or Siemens CAPE

Strong engineering and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

SEL protective relay

Alstom protective relay

GE protective relay

Job description

Relay Settings Engineer

Leidos, a leader in technology solutions for government and commercial customers, is seeking a Relay Settings Engineer to join our Power Delivery Solutions division in Framingham, MA. In this role you will work closely with protection engineers and utility clients on substation and renewable energy projects.

Hybrid or Remote: Fully remote positions are available for candidates with relay settings experience; otherwise, hybrid work is required two to four days per week in the Framingham office.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work with protection engineers and perform quality reviews on relay setting packages.
• Create logic diagrams for IEC61850 substations.
• Interact directly with clients and team members in remote locations.
• Support project planning, design, and construction activities.
• Develop relay settings from 4.16 kV through 500 kV, including set points, logic diagrams, configuration files, and documentation.
• Resolve complex substation engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Associate Level: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and internship experience.
• Intermediate Level: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and at least three years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and testing labs as needed.
• Experience creating relay settings and logic diagrams.
• Knowledge of Aspen OneLiner and/or Siemens CAPE for coordination studies and fault analysis.
• Experience with protective relay coordination studies.
• Familiarity with relay platforms such as SEL, Alstom, GE, ABB, Schweitzer AcSELerator QuickSet, GE EnerVista, and Schneider Electric MiCOM is a plus.
• Strong engineering and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience implementing control and protection schemes, interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and preparing relay logic.

Preferred (Favorable)

• Experience preparing technical reports.
• Understanding of power system protection principles.
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced team environment.
• EIT/PE license.

Benefits and Development

• Opportunity to earn a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Path to Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Technical and non‑technical training opportunities.
• Mentorship program.
• Competitive compensation, health & wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits.

Compensation

Pay Range: $57,850.00 - $104,575.00. This range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other factor prohibited by law. Leidos also considers applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable laws.

Contact

Please submit your application through the Leidos career portal. For any questions regarding this posting, visit www.leidos.com/careers for more information. (Link retained for reference; no email or direct contact provided here.)