Lead Relay Settings Engineer

Leidos

. Lead a client relay settings program, including work intake, hour estimates, engineer assignments, schedule tracking, and recurring coordination calls .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power system protection and relay settings development, with a strong focus on client management, technical communication, and compliance with NERC standards. Proficient in leading multi-project programs and mentoring engineers while ensuring high-quality technical deliverables.

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Power System ProtectionRelay Settings DevelopmentNERC PRC ComplianceClient ManagementTechnical Communication

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringSettings DevelopmentTransmission Line ProtectionSubstation ProtectionTechnical Report PreparationSettings Package ReviewPython AutomationVBA AutomationASPEN OneLinerSiemens CAPE

Soft Skills

Client-Facing CommunicationMentoringTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SEL AcSELerator QuickSetGE Vernova EnerVistaHitachi PCM600Duke Energy Protection Standards

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringEngineer-in-Training (EIT)Professional Engineer (PE)

Industry Keywords

Relay SettingsProtection StandardsCompliance EvidenceChange ManagementQuality Review

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a client relay settings program, including work intake, hour estimates, engineer assignments, schedule tracking, and recurring coordination calls
Serve as the client’s day-to-day technical contact and first point of technical escalation
Develop and review protective relay settings from 4.16 kV through 500 kV
Review set points, logic, configuration files, and documentation for line, transformer, bus, breaker failure, capacitor, and generator/IBR applications
Perform final quality review on settings packages before client submittal
Lead design-review and challenge meetings on medium and large projects
Maintain client settings standards, philosophies, calculation templates, and short-circuit model
Own settings change-management and as-left reconciliation processes
Assemble NERC PRC-019 / 023 / 024 / 025 / 026 / 027 compliance evidence
Resolve client-side technical issues with relay manufacturers and field personnel
Onboard, mentor, and train new and developing engineers
Support construction, commissioning, and event analysis activities throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited institution
Minimum of thirteen (13) years of relevant experience in power system protection and relay settings development
Experience leading settings work for a major investor-owned utility
Demonstrated ownership of a multi-project client program, including schedule and package quality
Proficiency in ASPEN OneLiner and/or Siemens CAPE for coordination and fault studies
Ability to develop and review settings for SEL, GE Vernova, Hitachi Energy (ABB), and Siemens relays
Deep understanding of transmission line protection schemes and substation protection schemes
Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports and settings packages
Experience mentoring and technically reviewing other engineers
Strong client-facing communication skills
Ability to work with staff in remote office locations
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to customer sites, offices, or testing labs
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a power systems emphasis is favorable
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license is favorable
Experience with Duke Energy protection standards and settings philosophies is favorable
NERC PRC compliance experience is favorable
Familiarity with SEL AcSELerator QuickSet / Grid Configurator, GE Vernova EnerVista, and Hitachi PCM600 is favorable
Python or VBA automation of settings workflows is favorable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work option
Hybrid schedule from the Charlotte, NC office may be considered
Opportunity to lead a utility client’s relay settings program end to end
Mentoring and training opportunities
Professional engineering development through technical leadership and project lifecycle activities