Capital Project Engineer

3M · Knoxville, IA · 2 mo ago

Engineering$124k–$152k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Capital Project Engineer, You Will Have The Opportunity To Tap Into Your Curiosity And Collaborate With Some Of The Most Innovative People Around The World. Here, You Will Make An Impact By Lead the planning and execution of assigned capital projects by managing Front End Loading (FEL) studies, project schedules, budgets, construction activities, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
Develop and implement competitive bidding strategies, including bid evaluation and contractor selection, to ensure cost-effective and high-quality project results.
Define equipment performance requirements and engineering design criteria to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Establish and maintain robust schedule and cost control processes, including forecasting, progress tracking, variance analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
Foster strong communication and collaboration with project teams, site leadership, contractors, and stakeholders throughout all phases of project execution.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, guidelines, and company requirements so that all designs and project activities meet regulatory, safety, and operational expectations.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of assigned capital projects by managing Front End Loading (FEL) studies, project schedules, budgets, construction activities, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
Develop and implement competitive bidding strategies, including bid evaluation and contractor selection, to ensure cost-effective and high-quality project results.
Define equipment performance requirements and engineering design criteria to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Establish and maintain robust schedule and cost control processes, including forecasting, progress tracking, variance analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
Foster strong communication and collaboration with project teams, site leadership, contractors, and stakeholders throughout all phases of project execution.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, guidelines, and company requirements so that all designs and project activities meet regulatory, safety, and operational expectations.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree/Technical Diploma or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and a minimum of five (5) combined years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management in a private, public, government or military environment.
OR-Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and a minimum of three (3) combined years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management t in a private, public, government or military environment.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, industrial operations, or other process-based industries.
Prior experience with coating, drying and curing, compounding and mixing, material handling, slitting, automation, and packaging systems.
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional capital projects from concept through final implementation.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Familiarity with engineering design and project management tools such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, SAP, Solidworks, NX or similar systems.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 combined years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management in a private, public, government or military environment.
OR-Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline (completed and verified prior to start).
Minimum of 3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, industrial operations, or other process-based industries.
Prior experience with coating, drying and curing, compounding and mixing, material handling, slitting, automation, and packaging systems.
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional capital projects from concept through final implementation.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Familiarity with engineering design and project management tools such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, SAP, Solidworks, NX or similar systems.

Skills

Associate’s Degree/Technical Diploma or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and a minimum of five (5) combined years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management in a private, public, government or military environment.
OR-Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and a minimum of three (3) combined years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management t in a private, public, government or military environment.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, industrial operations, or other process-based industries.
Prior experience with coating, drying and curing, compounding and mixing, material handling, slitting, automation, and packaging systems.
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional capital projects from concept through final implementation.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Familiarity with engineering design and project management tools such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, SAP, Solidworks, NX or similar systems.

Benefits

Supporting Your Well-being
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The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.
In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).
Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Pay & Benefits Overview

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/