Automation Project Engineer/manager

Company: Actalent

Location: Olathe, KS (Remote)

Salary: $80k - $120k per year

Type: Full-time

Level: Senior

Remote: Yes

Posted: 2026-02-28

About this role

Job Title: Automation Project Engineer
Job Description
Due to continued growth, we are seeking multiple Automation Project Engineers of varying levels of experience to join our team. These positions are responsible for the needs analysis, design, development, implementation, management, and troubleshooting of automation and process controls design projects. You will focus on designing to overall project budgets for both small and large projects. As an Automation Project Engineer, you will provide design assistance to multi-person design teams and act as a discipline support resource in a multi-disciplined environment. The ideal candidate is proficient in using a PC and Microsoft Office Suite and must have experience with PLC program development and HMI/SCADA development.


Responsibilities

  • Interact with clients and subcontractors to collaborate on design intent.
  • Assist with the development of department design standards and procedures.
  • Interface with the CAD department to develop drawings for projects.
  • Assist with estimating project design requirements.
  • Provide guidance to project managers to ensure compliance with specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
  • Ensure projects are documented properly using customer requirements and prescribed standards.
  • Coordinate and assist Automation Engineers with project startup and service activities.
  • Lead software development for PLC and Operator Interface programming.
  • Consistently follow established design standards.
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in PLC programming, PLC software, and PLC systems.
  • Experience with data centers, NEC, UL508A, and NFPA70.
  • Ability to physically assemble schematics and design control panels from scratch.
  • 4+ years of relevant experience with 1-2 years in data center environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Degree not required but an associate or bachelor's degree is...

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