Resident Capital Project Engineer (Onsite - Irvine, CA)

SOLVENTUM•Irvine, CA

12d•$85,200 - $117,150•Onsite

About The Position

Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges. The Resident Capital Project Engineer will be part of the Facility Operations & Engineering team, dedicated to delivering capital projects that enhance facility infrastructure, utilities, production systems, and technology assets. In this role, you will manage projects from concept through commissioning while serving as the contractor’s designated representative for construction activities. This includes providing technical leadership in design, ensuring safe and compliant execution, and acting as the primary liaison between the contractor, internal stakeholders, and external partners. The Capital Project Engineer will ensure projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

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

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.