Environmental Engineering Specialist

USA 3M Company; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Job summary

3M seeks an Environmental Engineering Specialist to advance water stewardship and regulatory compliance across its global facilities. The role involves leading programs, assessing performance, and collaborating with EHS, engineering, R&D, and external partners to drive improvements.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and 10 years of environmental or engineering experience, with travel up to 20%. On-site work is four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline.
• Ten years of environmental or engineering experience in private/public/government/military environments.
• Will travel up to 20% and work on-site in Maplewood, MN.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of water-related programs, processes, and technologies at 3M facilities worldwide.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction on water stewardship and compliance globally.
• Develop standard work for water programs and tools and validate with area EHS teams.
• Collaborate with corporate EHS, area/site EHS, engineering, R&D, legal, and external stakeholders to drive performance and implement innovations.
• Engage with water regulatory agencies as needed to support site operations.

Skills

Water stewardship knowledge

Regulatory compliance experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Science

Job description

Job Title Environmental Engineering Specialist

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 Engineering Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs, processes, and technology related to the water discharges at 3M manufacturing facilities globally.
• Foster a culture of a full entitlement mindset toward compliance and risk reduction
• Engage with water regulatory agencies, where needed, to assist area and site EHS colleagues and support 3M manufacturing facility operations
• Provide leadership and strategic direction on water stewardship and compliance subject matter expertise globally
• Develop standard work for water programs and tools, including validation with area EHS teams to ensure improvements are efficient and effective
• Collaborate across corporate EHS, area/site EHS teams, engineering, R&D, legal affairs, and external stakeholders to drive performance excellence, recognize and develop best practices and implement novel environmental technologies

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 or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) Ten (10) years of environmental or engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

Additional Qualifications That Could Help You Succeed Even Further in This Role Include:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Combined expertise in water distribution, treatment and optimization
• Experience with global, regional (U.S., Asia, etc.), and/or state environmental regulations, permits, and regulatory compliance strategies for manufacturing facilities
• Experience in process engineering, design engineering, project management and/or manufacturing/production

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 20% domestic/international.

Relocation

May be authorized.

Employment Authorization

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

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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:

The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, 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/.

Employment Conditions

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.

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

Equality and Diversity

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General Closing

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