Associate Automation Engineer: BAS & PLC/SCADA

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. in Louisiana seeks an Associate Automation Engineer to assist in development, design, and commissioning of building automation systems.

You will work under senior engineers to learn BAS architecture, control systems, and software integration across PLCs, HMIs, and field devices. The role emphasizes learning company standards, participating in tests and site startup activities, and documenting IO lists, sequences, and operation specs.

Qualifications

• 0–3+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls.
• Familiarity with PLC/DDC programming and HMI configuration.
• Experience with HVAC and building automation systems is preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Support control system design and drawings.
• Configure HMI/SCADA screens per standards.
• Assist PLC/DDC programming and tag configuration.
• Support testing, commissioning, and site startup activities.
• Maintain project documentation including IO lists and SOPs.
• Follow safety procedures and company quality standards.

Skills

HVAC/BAS knowledge

Schematic reading

HMI/SCADA

PLC/DDC programming

Networking basics

Testing methods

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate in Engineering

Trade/technical certificate acceptable

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Ignition/Wonderware

AutoCAD/Visio

Job description

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. in Louisiana seeks an Associate Automation Engineer to assist in development, design, and commissioning of building automation systems.

You will work under senior engineers to learn BAS architecture, control systems, and software integration across PLCs, HMIs, and field devices. The role emphasizes learning company standards, participating in tests and site startup activities, and documenting IO lists, sequences, and operation specs.