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Blue Engineering LLC - **Location:** Atlanta, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Software Engineering, Process Control Systems, Operational Systems - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/51fbd8f3-dc6e-4d86-bb80-5637591426c2 ## About the Role 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 Experience Applicants must have direct experience performing: * Protection relay testing and commissioning * Transmission and distribution substation testing * Relay functional testing and startup activities * 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 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., * 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 * Demonstrated experience testing and commissioning transmission and distribution substations * 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 Preferred Qualifications * 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 ## Description The Lead Protection Relay Test & Commissioning Engineer serves as the technical leader for L.L. Blue Engineering\'s growing Protection & Controls Testing Practice. This individual will lead relay testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, startup, and field services activities while helping establish the technical standards, training programs, quality processes, and laboratory capabilities that support long-term growth. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership, client engagement, and engineer development., Technical Leadership & Field Execution * Lead testing, commissioning, startup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of transmission and distribution substations and Protection & Controls equipment * Perform relay calibration, functional testing, equipment checkout, SCADA verification, communications testing, and system startup activities * Verify relay settings, protective schemes, metering, alarms, controls, communications, and remote SCADA functionality * Diagnose and resolve complex protection, automation, control, and communications issues * Coordinate testing activities with clients, contractors, project managers, and engineering teams * Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements Build the Protection & Controls Testing Practice * Help establish and expand L.L. Blue Engineering\'s Protection & Controls testing laboratory * Assist with implementation of OMICRON test equipment, relay platforms, RTACs, communications equipment, and simulation environments * Develop standardized testing procedures, templates, quality documentation, and engineering best practices * Evaluate emerging technologies and testing methodologies that improve service delivery and operational efficiency * Support the long-term growth strategy of the testing practice Engineer Development & Mentorship * Mentor and coach junior engineers through field assignments, laboratory exercises, and technical development activities * Develop technical training programs, certification pathways, and competency standards * Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and technical excellence * Help prepare the next generation of Protection & Controls engineers Client & Business Development Support * Build and maintain strong relationships with utility, industrial, and infrastructure clients * Participate in proposal development, technical presentations, project planning, and client meetings * Support efforts to expand client relationships and technical service offerings * Represent L.L. Blue Engineering with professionalism and technical excellence Technical Knowledge * Utility protection philosophies and relay coordination * Three-phase power systems and fault analysis * Transmission and distribution substation protection schemes * SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Siemens, and similar relay platforms * OMICRON Test Universe and relay testing equipment * SCADA systems, RTACs, communications networks, and IEC 61850 communications * Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity principles What Success Looks Like During your first 12 to 18 months, success includes: * Launching a fully functional Protection & Controls testing laboratory * Developing standardized testing procedures and quality documentation * Delivering complex relay testing and commissioning projects successfully * Mentoring engineers toward independent testing and commissioning responsibilities * Supporting growth of the Protection & Controls testing practice throughout the Southeast * Helping establish L.L. 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