Capital Project Engineer

3M•Knoxville, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Project Engineer leads the planning and execution of assigned capital projects, including Front End Loading (FEL) studies, schedules, budgets, construction activities, and resources. The role develops competitive bidding strategies, evaluates bids, selects contractors, and defines equipment performance requirements and engineering design criteria to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. It also establishes schedule and cost controls, tracks progress and variances, forecasts outcomes, and implements corrective actions. The engineer collaborates with project teams, site leadership, contractors, and stakeholders and ensures project designs and activities comply with applicable codes, standards, guidelines, and company requirements. This is an on-site position in Knoxville, Iowa, with travel that may include up to 25% domestic and international travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship. The stated US compensation range is $124,127–$151,710, including base pay and variable incentive pay if eligible.

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 five combined years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management; or a bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline from an accredited institution, completed and verified before starting, and at least three combined years of such experience.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Three 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 planning and execution of assigned capital projects, managing FEL studies, schedules, budgets, construction activities, and resources.
Develop bidding strategies, evaluate bids, and select contractors to support cost-effective, high-quality project outcomes.
Define equipment performance requirements and engineering design criteria for 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 designs and project activities comply with applicable codes, standards, guidelines, regulatory requirements, safety expectations, operational expectations, and company requirements.
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.