Senior Relay Settings Engineer

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At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.

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We are in search of a Senior Relay Settings Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced Framingham MA organization. As a core team member you will be interacting with other electric utility disciplines playing a valuable part in leading and designing utility substation and renewable energy projects. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

Hybrid or Remote support types available:

*Candidates are able to support remotely but must be able to relocate to or currently live within the United States.

*Hybrid Schedule: (2-4 days a week in the Framingham MA office)

*Must also be willing to travel to customer sites and in office / testing lab as needed.

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Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced diverse work environment & flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:

• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Technical & non-technical training opportunities
• Mentorship Program

In this role you can also expect to gain:

• NERC PRC compliance expertise
• Electrical Power Calculations and standard development
• Interactions with other disciplines (Substation Protection & Controls and Civil Structural)
• Time management and organizational skills

In this role the qualified individual will be expected to:

• Solving challenging substation engineering problems.
• Working with protection engineers and performing quality reviews on relay setting packages.
• Create logic diagrams for IEC61850 substations.
• Working directly with clients as well as working with other staff in remote office locations.
• Assignments will cover the full range of project planning through design and construction support.
• Preparation of relay settings from 4.16kV through 500kV including relay set points logic diagrams configuration files and documentation.

What you will bring to the table:

• Senior Level: Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) four (4) years of related experience.
• Lead Level: Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) eight (8) years of related experience.
• Main requirement is experience with creating relay settings and logic diagrams.
• Capable of using Aspen OneLiner and/or Siemens CAPE for coordination studies and fault study analysis.
• Preparation of protective relay coordination studies
• Experience with development of relay settings for microprocessor relays including: SEL Alstom GE ABB and others. For both transmission line relays (Line Differential Step Distance and Pilot Schemes) and substation relays (Capacitors Transformers and buses)
• Being familiar with Schweitzer AcSELerator QuickSet General Electric EnerVista and Schneider Electric MiCOM software is a plus.
• Strong engineering and interpersonal skills and high attention to detail with a passion for quality.
• Experience implementing control and protection schemes including interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams and preparing relay logic to complete the schemes.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations.
• Team player who can work effectively in team environment.
• Self-starter who will work independently with minimal direction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required when interfacing with clients and staff.
• High level of computer competency
• The following are additional skills that are considered a plus:
• Experience preparing technical reports.
• Familiarity with PTC MathCAD software
• Previous Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience
• Periodic travel may be required.

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At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.