Environmental Engineering Specialist

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

3M is seeking an Environmental Engineering Specialist to lead water stewardship programs and ensure regulatory compliance across global manufacturing facilities. You will collaborate with EHS, engineering, R&D, and external stakeholders to develop and implement best practices in water management.

The role requires a strong background in environmental engineering, water distribution and treatment, and experience navigating complex regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or science (completed and verified prior to start).
• Ten years of environmental or engineering experience in private, public, government or military environment.
• Additional qualifications in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution (desired).
• Combined expertise in water distribution, treatment and optimization (desirable).
• Experience with global/regional environmental regulations, permits and compliance strategies for manufacturing facilities.
• Experience in process engineering, design engineering, project management and/or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs, processes, and technology related to the water discharges at 3M manufacturing facilities globally; promote compliance and risk reduction.
• Engage with water regulatory agencies to assist area and site EHS colleagues and support manufacturing facility operations.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction on water stewardship and compliance globally.
• Develop standard work for water programs and tools, validating with area EHS teams to ensure improvements are efficient and effective.
• Collaborate across corporate EHS, area/site EHS, engineering, R&D, legal affairs, and external stakeholders to drive performance excellence and implement environmental technologies.

Skills

Engineering degree

Environmental/engineering experience

Regulatory experience

Water programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or science

Job description

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.

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. Here, You Will Make An Impact By

• 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

Legal 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.

Chat with Max

For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.

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/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/28/2026 To 11/27/2026 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.

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/

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.

3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement

Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.

Please click on the following links and select the country where you are applying for employment to review the applicable Terms of Use (link here) and Privacy Policy (link here). Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.