Entry-Level Automation Engineer: BAS, PLC & HMI

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. seeks an Associate Automation Engineer to support the development, design, and implementation of industrial control systems for building automation projects.

This entry‑level role blends control system design, HMI/SCADA development, PLC/DDC programming, and field commissioning under the guidance of senior engineers. You will learn company standards, BAS concepts, and software integration while contributing to project execution and system optimization across disciplines,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a relevant field; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design and drawing generation for automation systems.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

BAS understanding

Electrical schematics

HMI/SCADA

PLC/DDC programming

Networking protocols

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Chemical Engineering or related field

Trade school certificates or equivalent training with experience

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Ignition

Wonderware

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. seeks an Associate Automation Engineer to support the development, design, and implementation of industrial control systems for building automation projects.

This entry‑level role blends control system design, HMI/SCADA development, PLC/DDC programming, and field commissioning under the guidance of senior engineers. You will learn company standards, BAS concepts, and software integration while contributing to project execution and system optimization across disciplines,