Wastewater Regen Process Engineer (Cottage Grove, MN)

3M • Cottage Grove, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wastewater Regen Process Engineer provides process engineering oversight for regenerable ion exchange operations, including ion exchange vessels, a distillation column, a hot oil heater, a high-pressure reverse osmosis unit, and a thin film evaporator. The role supports regulatory compliance, safety, and productivity objectives while driving continuous improvement to reduce environmental impact, improve safety, increase productivity, and lower costs.

The engineer optimizes treatment effectiveness using operating data; performs process modeling, data analysis, and technical evaluations; develops and maintains standard work and process-control procedures; and supports Operations through troubleshooting and corrective-action recommendations. The role may lead investigation teams and project-planning efforts, collaborates with the EHS Laboratory on PFAS analytical data, and helps implement changes and determine future direction. Availability outside traditional work hours is required to help address equipment issues. The position is based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, may involve up to 10% travel, and relocation may be authorized.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, completed and verified before starting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Must provide information needed for assessment of U.S. person status for export-control compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience with wastewater and water treatment processes.
• Experience with chemical process units.
• Previous environmental experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Experience with spreadsheet and/or database applications such as Microsoft Excel, Access, and SharePoint.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in teams.
• Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory obligations, safety requirements, and productivity objectives are met.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to decrease environmental impact, improve safety, increase productivity, and reduce cost.
• Provide process engineering oversight for regenerable ion exchange operations and associated process units.
• Optimize treatment effectiveness using operations data.
• Conduct process modeling, data analysis, and technical evaluations to improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain standard work and process-control procedures for process units.
• Lead investigation teams as needed, including conducting root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with the EHS Laboratory on PFAS analytical data.
• Provide engineering support to Operations, including troubleshooting issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Be available outside traditional work hours to help address equipment issues.
• Actively participate in and may lead project-planning efforts.
• Suggest changes or future direction and participate in implementing them.
• Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.

Benefits

• Programs to support physical and financial well-being.
• Competitive pay and benefits, benchmarked regularly against companies comparable in size and scope.
• Relocation may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level