[Hiring] Environmental & Sustainability Engineer @Steel Dynamics

Role Description

Manage the environmental program for compliance with all Federal, State, and local rules, regulations, and permit conditions and active involvement as a remote member of the environmental sustainability and decarbonization team.

• Lead, develop and execute all environmental program areas including air, water, waste, wastewater, spill prevention & cleanup, DOT, and EPCRA.
• Interact with Federal, State and Local agencies, along with legislative bodies, trade groups, legal consultants, and other professional groups.
• Prepare and obtain necessary environmental permits, working with consultants and agency personnel to secure appropriate permit conditions.
• Duties include preparation of all required documentation and reporting forms such as air, EPCRA, water, waste, and wastewater. Documenting compliance with permit conditions through sampling, recordkeeping, and data retrieval.
• Direct and/or assist fellow employees in completing daily environmental tasks.
• Provide training as needed to meet various environmental requirements.
• Work closely with Steel Dynamics Corporate Environmental Sustainability Team to support and lead sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor relevant sustainability focused initiatives for biomass, biocarbon, and the forestry sector.
• Work in close partnership with Fiber Procurement Coordinator and assist as needed with site’s PEFC Chain of Custody Certification.
• Coordinate closely with safety and medical personnel to maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental, Engineering, Metallurgy, Sustainability, or science related field and 2 years’ steel or manufacturing experience.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to identify emerging issues, analyze potential impacts and translate ideas and insights into viable recommendations for action.
• Experience in the environmental or sustainability field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work and influence cross-functionally across the organization as well as with all SDI stakeholders.
• Willingness to work additional hours as required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter, goal oriented, with a desire to learn and grow.

Preferred

• Demonstrated credentials in the sustainability or environmental profession.
• Knowledgeable regarding energy related technologies to reduce manufacturing emissions and energy use.

Company Description

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.