Resident Capital Project Engineer (Onsite - Irvine, CA)

About the role

The Resident Capital Project Engineer plays a crucial role in the Facility Operations & Engineering team, managing projects from concept through commissioning. This individual serves as the contractor’s designated representative for construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from concept development, design, procurement, and construction through commissioning and turnover.
• Prepare project justifications, scope documents, cost estimates, and schedules to support capital expenditure requests.
• Provide technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, utilities, or facility systems to ensure robust and reliable designs.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, EH&S, and quality teams to ensure stakeholder requirements are met.
• Develop bid packages, evaluate vendor proposals, and manage external contractors and consultants.
• Ensure projects comply with regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements, as well as company standards.
• Conduct engineering reviews, risk assessments, and constructability evaluations to improve project outcomes.
• Manage project documentation including design drawings, equipment specifications, and commissioning protocols.
• Lead and support Management of Change (MOC) processes for new systems and modifications.
• Act as the contractor’s designated representative during construction activities, ensuring clear communication between contractors, subcontractors, and the owner.
• Oversee day-to-day construction management, including contractor supervision, safety compliance, quality control, and schedule adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce project costs, improve execution timelines, and enhance system reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) AND two (2) years of experience in capital project management, process engineering, product engineering, and/or manufacturing engineering in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• OR High School Diploma/GED (completed prior to start) AND six (6) years of experience in capital project management, process engineering, product engineering, and/or manufacturing engineering in a private, public, government, or military environment.

Qualifications

• Experience serving as a designated contractor representative on capital or infrastructure projects.
• Experience applying construction management practices, safety programs, and contractor coordination processes.
• Experience using project scheduling and cost control tools, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar applications.
• Experience working with facility systems, including HVAC, utilities, and electrical distribution systems.
• Experience negotiating, resolving conflicts, and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management certification.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification or equivalent.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Solventum offers a comprehensive range of benefits to support your well-being, including competitive pay, a variety of health and wellness programs, and more. For details, please refer to the Total Rewards section on our careers page.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $85,200 - $117,150, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. Specific compensation offered will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. For more information, visit the Total Rewards section on our careers page.

Schedule

This position is typically full-time, with occasional travel up to 10% domestically or internationally. The exact schedule will be discussed during the interview process.

Location

The role is based in Irvine, CA. On-site work is required.

Application Instructions

To apply, please upload your resume and complete the application form. Be sure to confirm your agreement with the Solventum Terms of Use before submitting your application.