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Leidos · 1 day ago

Relay Settings Engineering Manager

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. The Relay Settings Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers in developing relay settings for utility substation and renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with safety and design standards while collaborating with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Lead team of 8+ engineers to develop relay settings from 4.16kV through 500kV including relay set points, logic diagrams, configuration files and documentation
Possessing experience in managing and leading a team of engineers
Review work provided by Client and assess requirements of scopes
Showcasing expertise in dealing with customers and outside vendors, while collaborating effectively with field engineers
Comply with Leidos and Client Safety requirements as well as design and quality expectations
Solving challenging substation engineering problems for entire project cycle
Clearly communicate design and engineering requirements to both internal teams and external vendors on behalf of clients
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

Qualification

NERC PRC complianceElectrical Power CalculationsRelay settings developmentTeam leadershipAspen OneLinerETAPPower Tools SKMSiemens CAPERelay coordination studiesInterpersonal skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam playerSelf-starter

Required

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) ten (10+) years of related experience
Possessing experience in managing and leading a team of engineers
Capable of using either Aspen OneLiner, ETAP, Power Tools SKM and/or Siemen's 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)
Strong engineering and interpersonal skills and high attention to detail with a passion for quality
Experience creating & implementing protection and control schemes including interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams and implement relay logic
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

Preferred

Experience with creating relay settings, settings calculation templates and logic diagrams highly preferred
Experience working with EPC clients is preferred
Being familiar with Schweitzer AcSELerator QuickSet, General Electric EnerVista and Schneider Electric MiCOM software is a plus
Experience preparing technical reports
Demonstrating expertise in proposal development
Familiarity with PTC MathCAD software
Previous Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience
Relay testing and troubleshooting experience
Previous Power Consulting or Power utility business experience

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Company

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

H1B Sponsorship

Leidos has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (65)
2024 (58)
2023 (77)
2022 (65)
2021 (56)
2020 (89)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO

Leadership Team

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James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
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Amy Smith
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
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