Environmental Engineer*

3M; Illinois; On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking an Environmental Engineer for the Cordova, IL facility, an on-site role that emphasizes developing and implementing environmental programs and ensuring regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local permits.

You will analyze environmental data, coordinate reporting, and communicate findings to leadership while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address regulatory challenges and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start).
• Internships, Co‑ops, and/or 1‑2 years of related Environmental or Engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Skills include proven track record working with Teams.
• Leadership experience in previous roles, clubs, extra‑curricular activities, or other organizations.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing environmental programs/practices aimed to mitigate hazards and ensure compliance within the site.
• Interpreting, implementing, coordinating, and maintaining the regulatory compliance rhythm to assure completion of reporting and recording for applicable Federal, State and Local Environmental Permits, regulations, and programs.
• Analyzing environmental data, self‑assessments, reports, trends and communicating findings and recommendations for correction of gaps to operational leadership.
• Developing a broad knowledge and understanding of external environmental activities and technologies and how they relate to the businesses of the division/staff organization.
• Evaluating complex regulatory challenges across environmental medias related to dynamic manufacturing operations.
• Establishing and cultivating a network of intra‑divisional support to facilitate completion of environmental assignments.
• Communicating environmental projects and/or program status and results to operational Leadership.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Environmental 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.

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 an Environmental 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:

• Developing and implementing environmental programs/practices aimed to mitigate hazards and ensure compliance within the site.
• Interpreting, implementing, coordinating, and maintaining the regulatory compliance rhythm to assure completion of reporting and recording for applicable Federal, State and Local Environmental Permits, regulations, and programs.
• Analyzing environmental data, self‑assessments, reports, trends and communicating findings and recommendations for correction of gaps to operational leadership.
• Developing a broad knowledge and understanding of external environmental activities and technologies and how they relate to the businesses of the division/staff organization.
• Evaluating complex regulatory challenges across environmental medias related to dynamic manufacturing operations.
• Establishing and cultivating a network of intra‑divisional support to facilitate completion of environmental assignments.
• Communicating environmental projects and/or program status and results to operational Leadership.

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 Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start).

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

• Internships, Co‑ops, and/or 1‑2 years of related Environmental or Engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Skills include proven track record working with Teams.
• Leadership experience in previous roles, clubs, extra‑curricular activities, or other organizations.

Work location

• Work location: This role follows an on‑site working model at the 3M facility in Cordova, IL.
• Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
• Relocation: May be authorized

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

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

Supporting Your Well‑being

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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $81,983 - $100,202, 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 08/05/2026 To 09/04/2026 Or until filled All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview

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

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.