Relay Settings Engineer

Via Logic LLC; United States; Remote; USD 57,850 - 104,575; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Engineer License (PE) program

Project Management Professional (PMP) program

Technical and non‑technical training opportunities

Mentorship program

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Relay Settings Engineer to collaborate with protection engineers in Framingham, MA. This role includes reviewing relay setting packages, creating logic diagrams, and preparing settings for systems ranging from 4.16 kV to 500 kV. Candidates can work fully remote if they have relay settings experience, or hybrid two to four days a week in the office. Ideal candidates possess a BSEE, experience in creating relay settings, and strong interpersonal skills. A mentorship program and ongoing training are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and internship experience.
• Minimum of three years of related experience preferred for Intermediate Level.
• Experience creating relay settings and logic diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Work with protection engineers and perform quality reviews on relay setting packages.
• Create logic diagrams for IEC‑61850 substations.
• Support project planning activities through design and construction support.

Skills

Relay settings experience

Logic diagrams creation

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

EIT/PE license

Tools

Aspen OneLiner

Siemens CAPE

Schweitzer AcSELerator QuickSet

GE EnerVista

Schneider Electric MiCOM software

Job description

About the Role

Leidos Power Delivery Solutions (PDS) division is hiring a Relay Settings Engineer in Framingham, MA. The engineer will collaborate with protection engineers, perform quality reviews on relay setting packages, create logic diagrams for IEC‑61850 substations, and prepare relay settings for systems ranging from 4.16 kV to 500 kV.

Hybrid or Remote

Fully remote is available for candidates with relay settings experience; hybrid is two to four days a week in the Framingham office.

Responsibilities

• Work with protection engineers and perform quality reviews on relay setting packages.
• Create logic diagrams for IEC‑61850 substations.
• Work directly with clients and staff in remote office locations.
• Support a full range of project planning activities through design and construction support.
• Prepare relay settings from 4.16 kV through 500 kV, including relay set points, logic diagrams, configuration files, and documentation.
• Solve challenging substation engineering problems.

Qualifications

• Associate Level: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and internship experience.
• Intermediate Level: BSEE with a minimum of three years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and in‑office/testing lab as needed.
• Experience creating relay settings and logic diagrams.
• Knowledge of Aspen OneLiner and/or Siemens CAPE for coordination studies and fault analysis.
• Preparation of protective relay coordination studies.
• Ability to develop relay settings for microprocessor relays, including SEL, Alstom, GE, ABB, and others for transmission line relays (Line Differential, Step Distance, Pilot Schemes) and substation relays (Capacitors, Transformers, buses).
• Familiarity with Schweitzer AcSELerator QuickSet, GE EnerVista, and Schneider Electric MiCOM software is a plus.
• Strong engineering and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience implementing control and protection schemes, including interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and preparing relay logic.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Professional Engineer License (PE) program.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) program.
• Technical and non‑technical training opportunities.
• Mentorship program.

Pay Range

$57,850.00 – $104,575.00

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.