Overview

About L. L. Blue EngineeringL.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.Lead Protection Relay Test & Commissioning EngineerBuild 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 help establish and grow our Protection & Controls Testing Practice.This is more than a senior testing role. It is an opportunity to help build the systems, standards, training programs, and technical capabilities that will define the future of our testing organization.Working directly with the Managing Principal, you will provide technical leadership for substation testing and commissioning projects while helping develop a dedicated testing laboratory, standardized procedures, and a structured engineer development program.If you are passionate about technical excellence, mentoring engineers, solving complex power system challenges, and building something that lasts, we would like to hear from you.Required Utility Protection & Controls ExperienceApplicants must have direct experience performing:Protection relay testing and commissioningTransmission and distribution substation testingRelay functional testing and startup activitiesOMICRON relay testingSCADA and RTAC testingPower system troubleshooting and fault analysisThis 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 during the selection process. Applicants with experience in related disciplines may be considered; however, preference will be given to candidates with hands-on utility substation testing and commissioning experience.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology (BSET), or a related engineering disciplineMinimum 12 years of utility Protection & Controls testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance experienceDemonstrated experience testing and commissioning transmission and distribution substationsHands-on experience with microprocessor-based protective relays including SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Siemens, or similar platformsProficiency using OMICRON Test Universe or equivalent relay testing software and equipmentAbility to read and interpret one-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and elementary drawingsAbility to travel to substations, generating facilities, industrial locations, and client sites as requiredAuthorization to work in the United States without sponsorshipPreferred QualificationsProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseExperience with substation protection and control engineering and designExperience with substation construction and commissioningExperience with SCADA systems, RTACs, automation systems, and IEC 61850 communicationsPrevious experience mentoring engineers