Capital Project Engineer

3M•Knoxville, IA

1d•$98,964 - $120,957•Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Project Engineer leads the planning and execution of assigned capital projects, managing Front End Loading (FEL) studies, project schedules, budgets, construction activities, and resources to support successful delivery. The role develops competitive bidding strategies, evaluates bids, selects contractors, and defines equipment performance requirements and engineering design criteria for safe, reliable, and efficient operations. It establishes schedule and cost controls, including forecasting, progress tracking, variance analysis, and corrective actions, while collaborating with project teams, site leadership, contractors, and stakeholders. The role also ensures designs and project activities comply with applicable codes, standards, guidelines, company requirements, and regulatory, safety, and operational expectations. The position is based on-site in Knoxville, Iowa, and may require up to 25% domestic and international travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or technical diploma or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline from an accredited institution, completed and verified before starting, and at least three combined years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management in a private, public, government, or military environment; OR a bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline from an accredited institution, completed and verified before starting.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Two 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.
Familiarity with engineering design and project management tools such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, SAP, Solidworks, NX, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of assigned capital projects, managing FEL studies, schedules, budgets, construction activities, and resources.
Develop competitive bidding strategies, evaluate bids, and select contractors.
Define equipment performance requirements and engineering design criteria to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Establish and maintain schedule and cost controls, including forecasting, progress tracking, variance analysis, and corrective actions.
Communicate and collaborate with project teams, site leadership, contractors, and stakeholders throughout project execution.
Ensure project designs and activities comply with applicable codes, standards, guidelines, company requirements, and regulatory, safety, and operational expectations.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.