Hiring: Project Engineer Company: AAK Location: Richmond, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:42:20 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Hardhat, Project Management About the job Experience: •150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe. •10 years’ experience in project-based engineering with a focus on capital project execution •Minimum 10 years’ experience in project-based engineering with a focus on capital project execution Required Skills: •Performs process studies to identify opportunities to improve manufacturing and energy efficiency •Presents results to management both verbally and in written reports •Executes capital projects managing schedule, scope and costs. •Manages project finances, with a strong control of scope, schedule deviation •Reports on capital projects to management and senior management regarding current activities and forecast •Develops capital investments projects following the appropriate stage gate methodology •Diagnoses process deficiencies, and create design improvements •Performs process modeling studies to identify improvement opportunities Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical Preferred) •Strong preference for manufacturing plant-based work environment •Excellent understanding and ability to apply fundamentals of heat transfer, fluid transport and reaction chemistry •Strong written and oral communication skills •Track record of successfully meeting schedule deadlines •Demonstrated capacity to travel approximately 15% of the time to US and foreign destinations. •Candidates must be authorized to work in the US, now and in the future, without sponsorship •Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire •Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500 •We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3% Compensation: •$1,000 - $1,500 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!