Junior Controls & Automation Engineer

Hatch; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch seeks a dynamic Junior Controls & Automation Engineer to join the Project Delivery Group in Tampa, FL. Reporting to the PDG, you will support instrumentation and control system design across maintenance, expansion, and new construction projects.

The role targets recent graduates with degrees in electrical or chemical engineering, a 3.0 GPA, and an interest in controls or computer science. In-office with occasional remote work, Hatch offers mentorship and practical, hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or chemical engineering with interest in controls or computer science
• Minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Recent graduate or soon-to-be university/college graduate with relevant skills

Responsibilities

• Provide instrumentation and control system engineering design support on maintenance, expansion, and new construction projects
• Participate in site evaluations and data collection
• Assist in P&ID development and instrument lists
• Prepare equipment specifications and instrument data sheets
• Update motor schematics, loop drawings, and instrument location drawings
• Assist in PLC, DCS and HMI programming and functional descriptions
• Provide on-site construction, commissioning, and start-up support
• Gain knowledge in SCADA, telemetry and ISA applications

Skills

Controls Engineering

PLC Programming

DCS & HMI

Electrical Design

Education

BSc Electrical Eng

MSc Electrical Eng

Job description

Requisition ID101742-Posted09/15/2026

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.

At Hatch, we greatly value in-person interaction and collaboration and are therefore an in-office environment. While flexibility is always provided to work remotely when needed, we encourage our teams to be in the office for most of the time. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

Hatch will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Controls & Automation Engineer. Reporting to the Project Delivery Group, you will support offices globally working from our Tampa, FL office location.

Qualifications:

• Roles at this level are filled by recent or soon to be university/college graduates with little or no professional experience but possessing relevant skills
• Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or chemical engineering with an interest in controls or computer science
• Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Provide Instrumentation and Control System engineering design support to multidiscipline teams on maintenance, expansion, and new construction projects
• Participate in site evaluations and data collection
• Participate in P&ID development and the creation of all associated lists (i.e. instruments lists, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation of equipment specifications and instrument data sheets.
• Update motor schematics, loop drawings, layout drawings and instrument location drawings
• Assist in the preparation of PLC, DCS and HMI programming and functional descriptions
• Provide on-site construction, commissioning, and start-up support
• Acquire knowledge in control systems, instrumentation and electrical interface systems, SCADA and telemetry, and the application of ISA to engineering and design
• Gain valuable on-site practical experience

You bring to the role:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Aptitude for working on multi-disciplinary teams
• Commitment to achieving engineering excellence
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to various practical problems
• A desire to learn and continually develop
• Strong personal commitment to safety
• Previous co-op or internship experience is an asset

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):

• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects
• Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges
• Adapts and embraces change

Requirements for all sectors:

• To live our manifesto. Our vision and values that set us apart from our competition, put our planet first, and make each day a step toward positive change. Read more here: Hatch Manifesto
• Perform assignments related to your sector
• Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects
• Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications
• Coordination with other technicians/engineers on projects
• Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers as and when needed
• Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people
• An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry
• The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts
• Challenging career with countless opportunities
• Stability and consistency – you are joining the Hatch team and family to grow your career in a way that suites you best
• Expected growth at Hatch:
• You will be ableto learnabout the different sectors, processes,peopleand culture thatdrivesour business
• You will learn from others and develop relationships with your managers, colleagues,etc.
• Growth in our communities locally, but also thinking globally
• Company gatherings, happy hours, socialinteraction to build strong work relationships
• Regional networking

Note: Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) upon application.

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.