Junior Building Automation Engineer

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

Job summary

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. in Cincinnati seeks an entry-level Associate Automation Engineer to support the development, design, and commissioning of building automation systems under senior engineers.

You will contribute to HVAC BAS projects, PLC/DDC programming, HMI/SCADA configuration, and on-site testing, with travel up to 30% for client sites. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a strong learning mindset and foundational technical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related technical discipline.
• Trade school certificates or equivalent training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support control system design and generation of accurate drawings.
• Configure HMI/SCADA screens aligned with company standards.
• Assist PLC/DDC programming and basic control logic tasks.
• Assist with testing, device verification, and site startup activities; travel up to 30%.

Skills

Learning mindset

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Bachelor fields

Trade school certificates or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

HMI/SCADA (Ignition, Wonderware, etc.)

Industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP)

Job description

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. in Cincinnati seeks an entry-level Associate Automation Engineer to support the development, design, and commissioning of building automation systems under senior engineers.

You will contribute to HVAC BAS projects, PLC/DDC programming, HMI/SCADA configuration, and on-site testing, with travel up to 30% for client sites. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a strong learning mindset and foundational technical skills.