Senior Relay Settings Engineer

Leidos

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

Posted 11/9/2026full-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 logic diagrams for power system protection, with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail. Proficient in collaborating with engineers and clients to solve complex substation engineering challenges.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science In Electrical EngineeringPower System ProtectionRelay Settings DevelopmentAspen OnelinerNERC Compliance Standards

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Hard Skills

Relay Settings PreparationLogic Diagrams CreationTechnical Report WritingTransmission Line Protection SchemesSubstation Protection SchemesInterpreting SchematicsWiring Diagrams Interpretation

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Siemens CAPESchweitzer AcSELerator QuickSetGeneral Electric EnerVistaSchneider Electric MiCOM

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer LicenseEngineer-In-Training License

Industry Keywords

Relay Set PointsQuality ReviewsProject PlanningClient Collaboration

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

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 such as power system protection, developing relay settings, creating logic diagrams, etc.
Capable of understanding Aspen OneLiner / Siemens CAPE for coordination and fault studies
Experience in preparing high-quality technical reports for protective relay settings and related studies
Ability to develop relay settings for various relays including: SEL, Alstom, GE, ABB, and others
Deep understanding of transmission line protection schemes and substation protection schemes
Experience in interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams
High attention to detail with a passion for quality
Strong engineering and interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively work in a fast-paced team environment
Willingness and ability to travel overnight to customer sites, in-office, or testing lab on occasional basis
Experience with NERC compliance standards (favorable)
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) License (favorable)
Familiarity with Schweitzer AcSELerator QuickSet, General Electric EnerVista, or Schneider Electric MiCOM (favorable)