Technical Project Manager

Doist

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Grantek in Portland seeks a technically grounded automation engineer to own full lifecycle automation projects. You will act as the local Grantek representative, building client relationships and translating needs into actionable proposals and technical solutions.

You will contribute hands-on to PlantPAx development while coordinating schedules, budgets, and project activities. The role blends field presence with engineering collaboration and growth opportunities within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

Strong technical background in PlantPAx DCS platform and Rockwell Automation
Experience delivering automation projects from opportunity to handover
Ability to configure process objects, faceplates, alarm management, and batch control sequences

Responsibilities

Represent Grantek at local client sites in Portland area
Develop technical proposals including scope, budgets, and timelines
Manage project activities from conception through commissioning
Contribute hands-on to PlantPAx development and PLC/PAC programming
Configure HMI/SCADA visualization and client dashboards
Communicate project status to clients and stakeholders
Identify risks and develop mitigation plans
Document proposals, engineering notes, and design traceability
Collaborate with engineering team to ensure successful project delivery
Follow up on quotes and maintain consistent quoting practices
Mentor colleagues and learn new technologies

Skills

PlantPAx DCS

Rockwell Automation platforms

process control

project management

client relationship development

business development

proposal generation

technical communication

operational efficiency

Tools

Studio 5000 Logix Designer

FactoryTalk View SE

FactoryTalk Batch

FactoryTalk Historian

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 – from identifying opportunities with clients, through design and development, to on-site commissioning and handover. You will serve as Grantek’s local representative in the Portland area, building and maintaining client relationships, uncovering new project opportunities, and translating client needs into actionable proposals and technical solutions. A strong technical background in Rockwell Automation’s PlantPAx Distributed Control System (DCS) platform is essential to this role. You will be expected to contribute hands‑on to PlantPAx development work alongside our engineering team, while also coordinating project activities, managing schedules and budgets, and keeping clients informed. The ideal candidate is someone who is equally comfortable configuring process objects in Studio 5000 as they are presenting a project proposal to a client’s engineering leadership. You will collaborate closely with Grantek’s engineering 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:

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

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Representing Grantek at local client sites in the Portland area – building relationships, understanding client needs, and identifying new 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 to PlantPAx DCS development, including configuration of process objects, faceplates, alarm management, and batch control sequences
Developing and maintaining PLC/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
Identifying project risks and developing mitigation plans
Commissioning new solutions at client sites; finding opportunities for improvements and follow‑on work
Creating documentation, including project proposals, engineering notes, design traceability documentation, and case studies
Collaborating with Grantek’s engineering team to ensure successful project delivery across all phases
Following up on pending quotes and maintaining consistency in quoting by following corporate guidelines
Learning new technologies and mentoring colleagues on your areas of expertise
Having fun and being challenged

Technologies Used

Process Automation Platforms: