Distribution Relay Settings and Automation Engineer

Job Description

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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 committed to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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We seek a Distribution Relay Settings and Automation Engineer for our fast-growing Distribution System Protection and Automation team, to join our diverse and fast-paced organization. As a core team member, you will interact with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in leading and designing distribution, microgrid 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.

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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:

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

In this role, you can also expect to gain:

• NESC expertise
• Electrical Power Calculations
• GIS design training
• Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)
• Time management and organizational skills

The Challenge:

• Solving challenging substation engineering problems.
• Working with design engineers and performing quality reviews.
• 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.
• Determine appropriate conductor type, size, transformer size, and equipment application.
• Specify relay settings, fuse sizes, trip savers settings and reclosers mode & settings to ensure proper coordination in distribution designs.
• Create relay settings for various distribution voltages (4kV and 34.5), including set points, logic diagrams, configuration files, and documentation.
• Conduct system protection and coordination studies for distributed energy resources and distribution automation schemes.
• Offer guidance and recommendations on system protection philosophies and standards to clients
• Apply system protection engineering principles in various areas, such as distribution lines, transformers, capacitor banks, and more
• Conduct system modeling and fault analysis for relay device coordination.
• Review protective relay operations, identify system disturbances, and provide resolutions to operational control problems.
• Assess data and model quality, identifying necessary corrections or enhancements for successful coordination between protective devices.
• Configuration of IED and data concentrators for substation and distribution automation devices.
• Configuration of Communication for Ethernet and Serial communications in substations.
• Engage in transmission and distribution line designs and substation designs and modifications.

What Sets you Apart:

• Mid-Level - Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with two (2+) years of related experience.
• Senior Level - Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) four (4+) years of related experience.
• Strong foundation and technical knowledge in distribution power systems, distribution planning, and system protection strategies. Additional preference for experience with Distributed Energy Resources.
• Main requirement is experience with device coordination, creating relay settings and logic diagrams for distribution devices.
• Capable of using CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, EasyPower, LightTable and/or other distribution power for coordination studies and fault study analysis. Additional preference will be given if experienced with Aspen OneLiner and/or Electrocon CAPE.
• Experience with the development of relay settings for microprocessor relays including: SEL, Alstom, GE, ABB and others for distribution protection system. Additional preference will be given if experienced with the transmission system.
• Preferred if experienced with self-healing networks, FLISR schemes, etc.