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Capital Project Engineer

Job in Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, 55016, USA
Listing for: 3M
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 145676 - 178049 USD Yearly USD 145676.00 178049.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Capital Project Engineer

Collaborate with innovative 3

Mers around the world choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3

Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

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:

  • Leading capital engineering projects that support growth, cost reduction, EHS improvement, and equipment/facility renewal.
  • Leading diverse teams including electrical, facilities, design, technical experts, and operations to deliver project expectations.
  • Utilizing project engineering fundamentals (scope, budget, schedule, forecasting, communication, financial analysis) to deliver the best outcome for 3M.
  • Leading engineering projects through multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Integrating manufacturing and laboratory business issues/needs into project planning.
  • Controlling project costs and schedules, and presenting project status and results to business partners, suppliers, team members and appropriate management.

Your skills and expertise to set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) AND three (3) years of project management in a private, public, government or military environment.
  • OR
  • Associates degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) AND five (5) years of project management in a private, public, government or military environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
  • History of successful execution of projects including final performance in the factory.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively present project plans and status to management.
  • Team player with the ability to positively contribute to a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Knowledge of process safety management and mechanical integrity industry practices.

Work location:

  • This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove MN.

Travel:
May include up to 10% domestic/international Relocation:
May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

Supporting your well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US applicants only:
The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, 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:

Good faith posting date range 07/06/2026 to 08/05/2026 or until filled All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an…

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