Senior Relay Settings Engineer

Leidos

. Prepare relay settings from 4.16kV through 500kV, including relay set points, logic diagrams, configuration files, and documentation .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing relay settings and developing protective relay configurations for utility substations and renewable energy projects. Proficient in power system protection, technical report preparation, and compliance with NERC standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science In Electrical EngineeringPower System ProtectionRelay Settings DevelopmentAspen OnelinerTransmission Line Protection Schemes

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Hard Skills

Relay Set PointsLogic DiagramsConfiguration FilesTechnical Report PreparationInterpreting SchematicsWiring DiagramsSubstation Protection SchemesSEL Relay DevelopmentAlstom Relay DevelopmentGE Relay Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Siemens CAPESchweitzer AcSELerator QuickSetGeneral Electric EnerVistaSchneider Electric MiCOM

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer LicenseEngineer-in-Training License

Industry Keywords

NERC Compliance StandardsUtility Substation ProjectsRenewable Energy Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare relay settings from 4.16kV through 500kV, including relay set points, logic diagrams, configuration files, and documentation
Collaborate with protection engineers and perform quality reviews on relay setting packages
Support project planning activities through design and construction support
Work directly with clients and staff in remote office locations
Solve challenging substation engineering problems
Lead and design utility substation and renewable energy projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET accredited institution or BSEE and a PE License
Minimum of four plus years of relevant experience in power system protection, developing relay settings, creating logic diagrams, or similar
Capable of understanding Aspen OneLiner / Siemens CAPE for coordination and fault studies
Experience preparing high-quality technical reports for protective relay settings and related studies
Ability to develop relay settings for SEL, Alstom, GE, ABB, and other relays
Deep understanding of transmission line protection schemes and substation protection schemes
Experience interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams
Strong engineering and interpersonal skills
Willingness and ability to travel overnight to customer sites, in-office, or testing lab on an occasional basis
Familiarity with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance standards is favorable
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) License is favorable
Familiarity with Schweitzer AcSELerator QuickSet, General Electric EnerVista, or Schneider Electric MiCOM is favorable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work option
Hybrid schedule from a Leidos office location may be considered
Opportunity to work on diverse utility substation and renewable energy projects