Corporate Engineering - Project Engineer - Corporate Admin / R&D* ∞ (Maplewood, MN)

Job Description:

Job Title:

Capital Project Engineer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers 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 3Mers.

3M Corporate Engineering is seeking a Capital Project Engineer to manage capital investment projects in support of the 3M Facilities & Services and Corporate Research Lab groups located in Maplewood, MN.  3M Facilities & Services has responsibility for all US and Canada non manufacturing facilities infrastructure, primarily in 3M Oakdale Headquarters, and Austin, TX. Additionally, this team supports all businesses Research & Development labs capital infrastructure. This position will support facilities/infrastructure upgrades and R&D equipment projects from start to finish at 3M Corporate Headquarters and some other 3M locations.

In this role, you will work with 3M partners to define capital projects based on business needs and strategic goals; direct cross functional teams to execute assigned projects; periodically communicate status to team members, clients, and management personnel, and provide oversite support for outsourced contract project engineering of facilities renewal projects as needed.

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 Resident 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:

• Managing project scope, timelines and budgets for assigned projects

• Leading a cross functional team to execute multiple projects simultaneously

• Interacting with multiple discipline teams including internal clients, consultants, plant engineering and suppliers/contractors

• Estimating capital equipment, facilities upgrades and installation costs

• Protecting 3M intellectual property

Your Skills and Expertise 

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

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an engineering, science, or construction management discipline (completed and verified prior to start)

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

• Two (2) years of combined experience in project management in engineering, research and development, manufacturing, and/or other related project management in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience in capital equipment and/or facilities project management in a private, public, government or military environment
• Strong project management skills with ability to set objectives and drive results.
• Effective communication skills (oral, written and presentations)
• Experience with facilities/infrastructure design and construction
• Prior experience with webline, extrusion, coating or analytical equipment
• Proficient with typical business, office, and technical software for presentations, scheduling and spreadsheets

Work location:

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic

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 $122,292 - $149,468, 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.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 03/02/2026 To 04/01/2026 Or until filled

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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