PlantPAx Automation Project Lead — Technical PM

Grantek

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 95,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package
Education and career development
Flexible work hours

Job summary

Grantek in Portland is seeking a technically grounded engineer to own the full lifecycle of automation projects, from identifying opportunities with clients through design, development, to on-site commissioning and handover. You will be Grantek’s local representative in the Portland area, building and maintaining client relationships and translating client needs into actionable proposals and technical solutions.

A strong PlantPAx DCS background and hands-on development work are essential.

Qualifications

  • Degree in engineering or related field with hands-on DCS experience.
  • Strong knowledge of PlantPAx DCS and Studio 5000 is preferred.
  • Familiarity with alarm management and batch control is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel up to 15–30% across USA and Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Represent Grantek locally in Portland, build client relationships and uncover project opportunities.
  • Develop technical proposals including scope, budgets, and timelines.
  • Manage projects from conception through commissioning and handover.
  • Contribute hands-on to PlantPAx DCS development and object configuration.
  • Create and maintain PLC/PAC programs and HMI/SCADA visualizations.
  • Communicate status, milestones, and deliverables to clients and team.

Skills

PlantPAx DCS
Rockwell Automation
Process control
Project management
Client relationships
Business development
Proposal generation
Technical communication
Operational efficiency

Education

B.Sc. Computer Engineering
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
B.Sc. Mechatronics
B.Sc. Computer Science
Engineering Technology degree

Tools

Studio 5000 Logix Designer
FactoryTalk View SE
Ignition (Inductive Automation)
PlantPAx DCS
PLC programming
HMI/SCADA

Job description

Grantek in Portland is seeking a technically grounded engineer to own the full lifecycle of automation projects, from identifying opportunities with clients through design, development, to on-site commissioning and handover. You will be Grantek’s local representative in the Portland area, building and maintaining client relationships and translating client needs into actionable proposals and technical solutions.

A strong PlantPAx DCS background and hands-on development work are essential.

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