Junior Automation Engineer - BAS, PLC & HMI

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. seeks an Associate Automation Engineer to support development, design, and implementation of industrial control systems for building automation projects. This role blends control system design, HMI/SCADA, PLC/DDC programming, and field commissioning under senior engineers.

You will learn company standards, control architectures, and software integration while contributing to project execution and system optimization on client sites. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline preferred; can consider associates with experience.
• Trade certificates or equivalent training may be considered with relevant experience.
• 0–3+ years in industrial automation or a related field is acceptable at entry level.

Responsibilities

• Support control system design and generation of accurate drawings.
• Configure HMI/SCADA screens per company standards.
• Assist with PLC/DDC programming tasks using standard templates.
• Support testing, device verification, and troubleshooting during bench and site activities; travel up to 30%.

Skills

HVAC & BAS knowledge

Schematic reading

HMI/SCADA basics

PLC/DDC programming

Networking protocols

Testing tools

Learning mindset

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering

Trade school certificates or equivalent training

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Ignition

Wonderware

Siemens PLC

Job description

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. seeks an Associate Automation Engineer to support development, design, and implementation of industrial control systems for building automation projects. This role blends control system design, HMI/SCADA, PLC/DDC programming, and field commissioning under senior engineers.

You will learn company standards, control architectures, and software integration while contributing to project execution and system optimization on client sites. Travel up to 30% may be required.