Chief Automation Engineer

Job overview

The Chief Automation Engineer role is onsite in Raleigh, NC. Compensation is not specified. The role provides technical leadership for automation solutions, including building automation and plant-level systems. The engineer establishes technical standards and provides strategic oversight across complex automation projects. The role contributes to project quality and organizational capability through design governance, stakeholder coordination, mentoring, training, and ownership of project scope, schedule, and financials.

What you'll do

• Own engineering standards, reference designs, and reusable code libraries
• deliver technical training
• support client presentations and proposals with sales and management
• own project scope, schedule, and financials
• follow site and office safety procedures
• ensure document and code deliverables meet quality standards
• conduct quality reviews of PLC programs and system architectures
• approve engineering submittals
• review and approve control system designs, architecture, and scope.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief automation engineer

industrial automation

building automation

hvac systems

plc/ddc

hmi/scada

control systems

raleigh nc

hoffman & hoffman

project leadership

engineering standards

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Senior technical authority for HVAC, building automation, HMI/SCADA, PLC/DDC, industrial networking, testing, startup, and commissioning.

About the employer

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.