Entry-Level Automation Engineer

Brown and Caldwell; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level Automation Engineer to join their innovative team in Honolulu. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work that contributes to environmental sustainability while developing automation solutions for various projects. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in programming PLCs and HMIs, collaborating with local and national teams. The supportive environment encourages professional growth and the chance to tackle complex challenges in the potable water and wastewater sectors. If you're eager to learn and make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Performance-Based Bonuses

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial control systems and automation technologies.
• Ability to develop control strategies and automation programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions for municipal and industrial projects.
• Prepare panel designs and wiring schematics.

Skills

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Industrial Automation

Electrical Design

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Modbus/TCP

Microsoft SQL

Job description

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We have an outstanding opportunity for an entry-level Automation Engineer who has a drive for exploring technology and software to join our growing team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an Engineer to leverage their skills, do challenging and meaningful work, and protect the earth’s resources at the same time. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in the potable water, wastewater, infrastructure and environmental arena on both the public and private side, with the potential to gain new knowledge, skills, and relationships in a collaborative, innovative and supportive environment, let’s talk.

Detailed Description

For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth and the potential to collaborate with both local and national teams. In this role, responsibilities will include developing industrial automation solutions for industrial and municipal projects, including programming of graphical user interfaces and industrial logic controllers, working with contractors to support live control system startups, developing supporting electrical and instrumentation design documentation. The role requires the ability to integrate and apply Brown and Caldwell’s service offerings and talent to help our clients solve their most challenging and interesting issues. Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop automation programming configurations for municipal, industrial, and federal clients
• Develop written control strategies to guide the programming development to be configured in the control system
• Develop, modify, test, and startup Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems
• Develop configuration for industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus/TCP
• Investigate and troubleshoot all aspects of industrial automation equipment for clients as needed
• Perform submittal reviews from contractors and system integrators to provide feedback on system configuration, construction approach, and alignment with client desires
• Prepare panel designs, wiring schematics, and network and control system architecture documentation
• Work and communicate effectively with other disciplines, task leaders, and project managers
• Produce effective and accurate written documents, reports, and technical memorandums
  
  

Position Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another relevant EAC/ABET accredited Engineering degree.
• Able to maintain a primary local presence on Oahu, HI and at times required given the nature of the programming responsibilities travel away from the office in Honolulu throughout the state
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook and able to utilize these tools to communicate effectively and professionally
• Comfortable adapting to new or unfamiliar technology platforms and systems
• Able to multi-task, is self-motivated, and able to work independently with a willingness to learn
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in written format in a team environment
  
  

Desired Experience

The following experience is desired but not required:

• Exposure to real-time industrial control systems technologies, such as PLC’s and HMI systems
• Familiarity with software development and coding practices, languages, or graphical user interfaces
• Exposure to Ethernet based networks, including hardware configuration such as routers, switches, and firewalls
• Exposure to industrial automation systems design of panels, wiring schematics, and network and control system architecture designs.
• Familiarity with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server configuration, services, or hardware
  
  

Salary Range:Theanticipatedstarting payrange for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and maybemore or lessdependingupon skills, experience,and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location B: $79,000 - $108,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown And Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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