Technical Project Manager

Grantek; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

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

From concept to design to execution,be part of the team that gets everyday products to people.

Do you want to have an impact on creating products from today’s top brands? Does having a company care about your career today and into the future motivate you? Does an environment where your opinions matter excite you? Are you a natural born tinkerer? If so, you have found your next calling!

Grantek is a recognized leading provider of integrated automation, smart manufacturing and industrial information solutions in the global marketplace. Our clients are some of the worlds most respected Fortune 100 companies and recognized consumer brands: Tassimo, Brita, MillerCoors, Coca-Cola, Kraft-Heinz, to name a few

We offer an atmosphere where you can express your creative ideas and talents by working on a variety of projects and technologies. Using today’s leading edge technology, you will partner with clients to solve their most complex manufacturing and industrial information problems.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, retirement plan, company paid benefits, flexible work hours, and an education/career development program. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 per year, complemented by benefits, bonuses and additional extra hours payments. For more information on what Grantek offers, visit:https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1366407

We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture, one that empowers employees, promotes knowledge-sharing, and encourages strong friendships and social connections amongst all team members. We are a team of dedicated Engineers and Designers with an average of 7 years’ tenure at Grantek. The vast majority of our employees have started off their careers at Grantek and have grown into successful senior team members who are integral to our client's manufacturing processes.

Job Description

This is not a typical project management role! We are looking for a technically grounded engineer who can own the full lifecycle of automation projects – fromidentifyingopportunities with clients, through design and development, to on-site commissioning and handover. You will serve asGrantek’slocal representative in the Portland area, building andmaintainingclient relationships, uncovering new project opportunities, and translating client needs into actionable proposals and technical solutions.

A strong technical background in Rockwell Automation’sPlantPAxDistributed Control System (DCS) platform is essential to this role. You will be expected to contribute hands‑on toPlantPAxdevelopment work alongside our engineering team, while also coordinating project activities, managing schedules and budgets, and keeping clients informed. The ideal candidateis someone who isequally comfortable configuring process objects in Studio 5000 as they are presenting a project proposal to a client’s engineering leadership.

You will collaborate closely withGrantek’sengineering team to deliver projects across a range of industrial automation technologies. With mentoring and development from senior leadership, you will grow into a role where you can confidently take a project from conception through to delivery.

Key-skills and interests

PlantPAxDCS, Rockwell Automation platforms, process control, project management, client relationship development, business development, proposal generation, technical communication, and operational efficiency.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• RepresentingGrantekat local client sites in the Portland area – building relationships, understanding client needs, andidentifyingnew opportunities for project work
• Evaluating new project opportunities and developing technical proposals, including scope definition, budgets, and timelines
• Managing project activities from conception through commissioning, including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and progress tracking
• Contributing hands‑on toPlantPAxDCS development, including configuration of process objects, faceplates, alarm management, and batch control sequences
• Developing andmaintainingPLC/PAC programs in Studio 5000 Logix Designer for process control applications
• Configuring HMI and SCADA visualization using FactoryTalk View SE and/or other platforms
• Communicating project status, milestones, and deliverables to clients and internal stakeholders
• Identifyingproject risks and developing mitigation plans
• Commissioningnew solutionsat client sites; finding opportunities for improvements and follow‑on work
• Creating documentation, including project proposals, engineering notes, design traceability documentation, and case studies
• Collaborating withGrantek’sengineering team to ensure successful project delivery across all phases
• Following up on pending quotes andmaintainingconsistency in quoting by following corporate guidelines
• Learningnew technologiesand mentoring colleagues on your areas of expertise
• Having fun and being challenged

Technologies Used

• Process Automation Platforms:Rockwell AutomationPlantPAxDCS, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk Batch, FactoryTalk Historian
• System Networking:Ethernet, Routing and Switching,EtherNet/IP,DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, DH+, Remote IO, Modbus, etc.
• SCADA Platforms:Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Inductive Automation (Ignition), Wonderware, GE, Siemens, etc.
• MES Platforms:Rockwell / Allen-Bradley (FactoryTalkProductionCentre),Sepasoft, Wonderware, etc.
• Operating Systems:Microsoft (current and legacy to NT), Unix, Linux, etc.
• Project Documentation:Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project

Qualifications

Successful or upcoming completion of B.Sc. Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related Engineering Technology degree.

Demonstrated hands‑on experience withRockwell AutomationPlantPAxDCS and Studio 5000 Logix Designeris strongly preferred. Familiarity withPlantPAxprocess objects, alarm management, and batch control is a significant asset.

Experience withInductive Automation’s Ignition platform (Vision & Perspective)is anasset, butnotrequired.

Understanding of process control fundamentals including PID loop tuning, regulatory control, and batch process sequencing.

Interest or experience in project management, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills – you will be client‑facing,representingGranteklocally, and will need to build trust and credibility with client engineering and management teams.

Ability to evaluate client needs and translate them into clear, well‑structured technical proposals.

Self‑motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with a distributed engineering team.

Valid Driver’s License.

Have full‑time access to a personal vehicle.

Willingness to travel up to15% –30% across USA and Canada.

Additional Information

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide Grantekians with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.