Capital Project Engineer

Job Description:

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:

* 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.

Your Skills and Expertise

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

* 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.

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

* 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

Work location:

* On-site Knoxville, IA

Travel:
May include up to 25% domestic and international

Relocation Assistance:
May be authorized

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

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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:

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…