Brown and Caldwell · 17 hours ago
Automation Engineer (entry-level)
Honolulu, HI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$79K/yr - $108K/yrBrown and Caldwell (BC), a leading environmental engineering firm, is currently seeking an entry-level Automation Engineer who has a drive for exploring technology and software to join our growing team. In this role, responsibilities will include developing industrial automation solutions for industrial and municipal projects, including programming of graphical user interfaces and industrial logic controllers.
Construction
Responsibilities
Develop automation programming configurations for municipal, industrial, and federal clients
Develop written control strategies to guide the programming development to be configured in the control system
Develop, modify, test, and startup Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems
Develop configuration for industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus/TCP
Investigate and troubleshoot all aspects of industrial automation equipment for clients as needed
Perform submittal reviews from contractors and system integrators to provide feedback on system configuration, construction approach, and alignment with client desires
Prepare panel designs, wiring schematics, and network and control system architecture documentation
Work and communicate effectively with other disciplines, task leaders, and project managers
Produce effective and accurate written documents, reports, and technical memorandums
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another relevant EAC/ABET accredited Engineering degree
Able to maintain a primary local presence on Oahu, HI and at times required given the nature of the programming responsibilities travel away from the office in Honolulu throughout the state
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook and able to utilize these tools to communicate effectively and professionally
Comfortable adapting to new or unfamiliar technology platforms and systems
Able to multi-task, is self-motivated, and able to work independently with a willingness to learn
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in written format in a team environment
Preferred
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another relevant EAC/ABET accredited Engineering degree
Exposure to real-time industrial control systems technologies, such as PLC's and HMI systems
Familiarity with software development and coding practices, languages, or graphical user interfaces
Exposure to Ethernet based networks, including hardware configuration such as routers, switches, and firewalls
Exposure to industrial automation systems design of panels, wiring schematics, and network and control system architecture designs
Familiarity with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL
Knowledge of Microsoft Server configuration, services, or hardware
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time off and parental leave
Paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Performance-based bonus eligibility
Employee referral bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Pet insurance
Long-term care insurance
Company
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell is the largest engineering consulting firm solely focused on the U.S. environmental sector.
Founded in 1947
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.65MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2025-01-09Grant· $0.65M
Leadership Team
Stuart Henshall
Chief Financial Officer
Euan Finlay
President and Chief Operating Officer
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