Capital Project Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description:
Resident Capital Project Engineer
3M Health Care is now Solventum
At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.
We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.
The Impact You'll Make in this Role
As a Resident Capital Project Engineer will be a 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. Here, you will make an impact by:

• 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

Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• 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

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

• 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.

Work location: Onsite - Irvine, CA
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/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
Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum 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 $85,200 - $117,150, 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: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards
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