Junior Automation Engineer - BAS, PLC & HMI

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. seeks an Associate Automation Engineer to support design, development, and commissioning of building automation projects. You will help implement control systems, HMI/SCADA, and PLC/DDC programming under guidance from senior engineers.

The role emphasizes learning company standards, architecture, and software integration while contributing to project execution and system optimization across job sites.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with PLC/DDC programming and HMI configuration.
• Experience with control system drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Basic understanding of HVAC/building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Support design and configuration of control systems and drawings.
• HMI/SCADA graphics and screens aligned with standards.
• Assist with PLC/DDC programming tasks and tag configuration.
• Assist testing, commissioning, and site startup with travel up to 30%.
• Maintain documentation including IO lists and operation sequences.

Skills

HVAC basics

Control system design

P&IDs reading

HMI/SCADA

PLC/DDC programming

Network architecture

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/related field

Associate degree in related field

Trade school certificates or equivalent training

Tools

Rockwell

Ignition

Wonderware

Job description

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. seeks an Associate Automation Engineer to support design, development, and commissioning of building automation projects. You will help implement control systems, HMI/SCADA, and PLC/DDC programming under guidance from senior engineers.

The role emphasizes learning company standards, architecture, and software integration while contributing to project execution and system optimization across job sites.