Lead Protection Relay Testing & Commissioning Engineer

About L. L. Blue Engineering

L.L. Blue Engineering is a growing engineering and systems integration firm specializing in industrial automation, instrumentation and controls, electrical engineering, SCADA systems, OT cybersecurity, and field implementation services. We partner with electric utilities, municipalities, industrial manufacturers, transportation agencies, renewable energy providers, and critical infrastructure organizations to deliver engineering solutions that improve reliability, safety, and operational performance.

Our expertise spans engineering design, systems integration, protection and control, industrial networking, commissioning, cybersecurity, startup support, and long-term operational services.

As our company continues to grow, we are making a significant investment in expanding our Protection & Controls capabilities. We are building a dedicated testing laboratory, formalizing technical development programs, and creating a practice that combines engineering excellence with a strong commitment to mentoring and professional growth.

Build a Practice. Develop Engineers. Shape the Future of Critical Infrastructure.

L.L. Blue Engineering is seeking an experienced Lead Protection Relay Test & Commissioning Engineer to establish and grow our Protection & Controls Testing Practice.

This is more than a senior testing role. This position will work directly with the Managing Principal to build the technical capabilities, testing laboratory, standards, procedures, and engineer development programs that will support the long-term growth of our Protection & Controls services.

The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on utility relay testing and commissioning experience with the leadership ability to develop engineers, solve complex power system challenges, and build a high-performing technical practice.

Applicants must have direct experience performing:

• Protection relay testing and commissioning
• Transmission and distribution substation testing
• Relay functional testing, startup, and troubleshooting
• OMICRON relay testing
• SCADA and RTAC testing
• Power system troubleshooting and fault analysis

This is not a software development, IT, network engineering, cybersecurity, systems engineering, automation engineering, or PLC programming position.

Direct utility Protection & Controls relay testing and commissioning experience is strongly preferred and will receive priority consideration.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology (BSET), or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 12 years of utility Protection & Controls testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience
• Hands-on experience with microprocessor-based protective relays including SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Siemens, or similar platforms
• Proficiency using OMICRON Test Universe or equivalent relay testing software and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and elementary drawings
• Ability to travel to substations, generating facilities, industrial locations, and client sites as required
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with substation protection and control engineering and design
• Experience with substation construction and commissioning
• Experience with SCADA systems, RTACs, automation systems, and IEC 61850 communications
• Previous experience mentoring engineers and technicians

• Lead testing, commissioning, startup, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities for transmission and distribution substations and Protection &…