Engineering Project Manager — Biofuels Capital Projects

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

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.