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Environmental Engineer

3M
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Oct 2025
💰 $149,468/yr($122,292/yr – $149,468/yr)

About the role

Job Description:

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 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 a 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:

  • Lead, direct, and train plant supervision and employees to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

  • Prepare and submit environmental reporting including but not limited to SARA, RCRA, EPCRA, RMP, CBS, and Title V.

  • Monitors implementation plans and tracks corrective action plans.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Management programs.

  • Coordinate selection of programs and technologies to reduce water, waste and air emissions.

  • Collaborate with site leadership and corporate EHS teams to align environmental strategies and share best practices.

  • Provide support as necessary to the site EHS leader to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local environmental requirements.

  • Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.

  • Participate EHS audits and assessments.

 

Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)

  • Seven (7) years combined environmental compliance experience in a manufacturing setting in a private, public, government or military environment

  • One (1) year of experience in working with EPA & NYS Air regulations, RACT, MACT

 

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

  • Master’s degree or higher in an Environmental Engineering or EHS related field from an accredited institution

  • Experience and knowledge in environmental compliance (air, waste, water)

  • Strong demonstration of project management skills and ability to manage activities and resources to achieve targets and objectives.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and inspire others.

  • Strong communication skills (oral, written and presentation).

  • Process Safety Management.

Work location: On-site, Towanda, NY

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 

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

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