Relay Settings Engineer

Relay Settings Engineer

Leidos, a leader in technology solutions for government and commercial customers, is seeking a Relay Settings Engineer to join our Power Delivery Solutions division in Framingham, MA. In this role you will work closely with protection engineers and utility clients on substation and renewable energy projects.

Hybrid or Remote: Fully remote positions are available for candidates with relay settings experience; otherwise, hybrid work is required two to four days per week in the Framingham office.

• Work with protection engineers and perform quality reviews on relay setting packages.
• Create logic diagrams for IEC
  61850 substations.
• Interact directly with clients and team members in remote locations.
• Support project planning, design, and construction activities.
• Develop relay settings from 4.16 kV through 500 kV, including set points, logic diagrams, configuration files, and documentation.
• Resolve complex substation engineering challenges.

• Associate Level: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and internship experience.
• Intermediate Level: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and at least three years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and testing labs as needed.
• Experience creating relay settings and logic diagrams.
• Knowledge of Aspen One Liner and/or Siemens CAPE for coordination studies and fault analysis.
• Experience with protective relay coordination studies.
• Familiarity with relay platforms such as SEL, Alstom, GE, ABB, Schweitzer AcSELerator Quick Set, GE Ener Vista, and Schneider Electric MiCOM is a plus.
• Strong engineering and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience implementing control and protection schemes, interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and preparing relay logic.

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

• Opportunity to earn a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Path to Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Technical and non‑technical training opportunities.
• Mentorship program.
• Competitive compensation, health & wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits.

Pay Range: $57,850.00 - $. This range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation.

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 factor prohibited by law. Leidos also considers applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable laws.

Please submit your application through the Leidos career portal. For any questions regarding this posting, visit  for more information. (Link retained for reference; no email or direct contact provided here.)