Automation Engineer; entry-level

Overview

Brown and Caldwell (BC), a leading environmental engineering firm, is seeking an entry-level Automation Engineer who is driven to explore technology and software. The role involves developing industrial automation solutions for industrial and municipal projects, including programming graphical user interfaces and industrial logic controllers, collaborating with contractors to support live control system startups, and developing electrical and instrumentation design documentation. The position requires applying BC's service offerings to help clients solve challenging issues.

This role is based out of our Honolulu office.

• Develop automation programming configurations for municipal, industrial, and federal clients.
• Develop written control strategies to guide programming development 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.

• 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; travel away from the Honolulu office may be required given the programming responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and able to use these tools to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Comfortable adapting to new or unfamiliar technology platforms and systems.
• Able to multi-task, self-motivated, and able to work independently with a willingness to learn.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in a team environment.

• 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 (PLC and HMI).
• Familiarity with software development and coding practices, languages, or graphical user interfaces.
• Exposure to Ethernet-based networks, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Exposure to industrial automation system 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.

Salary Range:
The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending on skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location B: $79,000 - $108,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success, including 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, and long-term care insurance.  to see our full list of benefits.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation.

Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

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