Distribution Relay Settings and Automation Engineer
Company: Leidos Inc
Location: Framingham
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?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.If this sounds like
the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!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.Begin your journey of a
flourishing and meaningful career; share your resume with us
today!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 ProgramIn 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 skillsThe 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.
- Preferred proficiency in substation and distribution protection
and control design and industry standards.
- Knowledge of NERC PRC standards for compliance and familiarity
with National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety
Code (NESC)
- Experience implementing control and protection schemes,
including interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams and preparing
relay logic to complete the schemes.
- Experience with communication devices HMI, SCADA and RTU
- Experience with implementation of different communication
protocols (example: DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850 MMS and GOOSE.
- Strong engineering and interpersonal skills and high attention
to detail with a passion for quality.
- 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.
- Strong experienced candidate.WHAT WE DO Leidos is a trusted and
technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile
operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable
power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our
work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than
160municipals/cooperatives,as well as a growing number of mobile
operators, local utility providers and private developers. In
addition to providing engineering and project management services,
Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading
construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery
Solutions. 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. To explore and learn more, click !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.We take
care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and
in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through
career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement
via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and
assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge
you to help solve some of the world's toughest problems, and with a
welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong
work/life balance, as well as . We believe that diversity and
inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and
make a difference.PDSSUBSTATIONPowerDeliveryPay Range:Pay Range
$65,000.00 - $117,500.00The 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.
Keywords: Leidos Inc, Leominster , Distribution Relay Settings and Automation Engineer, Professions , Framingham, Massachusetts
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