Engineering Project Manager

Didion; Cambria (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Didion Inc. seeks a senior engineer to lead capital projects in biofuels manufacturing. You will guide initiatives from concept through startup, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Safety, and Leadership to deliver improvements in capacity, reliability, and safety.

You'll manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and contractor relationships, drive equipment upgrades and process improvements, and contribute to capital investment planning for a growing operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Experience leading projects from concept through startup and implementation.
• Strong budgeting, contractor management, commissioning, and project controls experience.
• Experience in ethanol, renewable fuels, or related continuous-process industries preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, contractors, and project risks.
• Develop scopes of work, bid packages, contractor strategies, and execution plans.
• Drive equipment upgrades, process improvements, and facility expansion initiatives.
• Support capital investment planning and business case development.
• Collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Safety, and Leadership teams to deliver practical, sustainable solutions.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and aligned with operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Lead Major Capital Projects That Shape the Future of Biofuels Manufacturing

At Didion, you'll lead major capital investments that improve production capacity, reliability, safety, and operational performance across our biofuels manufacturing operations. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Leadership teams, you'll own projects from concept development through commissioning and startup while helping shape the future of a growing business. This role focuses on leading significant capital projects, managing engineering partnerships and contractors, and delivering results that have a lasting impact on our operations.

Why Engineers Choose Didion

• Lead major capital projects from concept through startup


• Own projects from idea to implementation


• Work directly with operational leaders and decision-makers


• Partner closely with plant teams to solve real-world challenges


• See your work come to life in the field


• Make a visible impact on a growing organization

What You'll Own

• Lead capital projects through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup


• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, contractors, and project risks


• Develop scopes of work, bid packages, contractor strategies, and execution plans


• Drive equipment upgrades, process improvements, and facility expansion initiatives


• Support capital investment planning and business case development


• Collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Safety, and Leadership teams to deliver practical, sustainable solutions


• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and aligned with operational goals

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering


• 5+ years of engineering, project management, or capital project experience in an industrial manufacturing environment


• Experience leading projects from concept through implementation and startup


• Strong understanding of budgeting, contractor management, commissioning, and project controls


• Experience in ethanol, renewable fuels, grain processing, food manufacturing, chemical processing, or other continuous-process manufacturing environments preferred


• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful projects, influence major investments, and help shape the future of manufacturing, we'd love to connect.

Apply Today And Help Build What's Next At Didion.

Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply. Selection will be based on qualifications related to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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