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Brown 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, working with contractors to support live control system startups, developing supporting electrical and instrumentation design documentation. The role requires the ability to integrate and apply BC's service offerings and talent to help our clients solve their most challenging and interesting issues.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an Engineer to leverage their skills, do challenging and meaningful work, and protect the earth's resources at the same time. This position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth and the potential to collaborate with both local and national teams. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in the potable water, wastewater, infrastructure and environmental arena on both the public and private side, with the potential to gain new knowledge, skills, and relationships in a collaborative, innovative and supportive environment, let's talk.
This role is based out of our Honolulu office.
Primary responsibilities include:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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.

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 upon 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.
Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes 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. Click here to see our full list of benefits.
About Brown and Caldwell
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 www.brownandcaldwell.com
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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