Environmental Engineer I
United States Steel · $78,000–$88,000 (stated in the posting)
United States Steel Corporation (U. S. Steel) has an immediate opening for an Environmental Engineer in its Headquarters Environmental Affairs group.Major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Evaluate and develop best practices and procedures for operation and compliance of environmental control equipment
- Conduct routine facility inspections as needed to maintain compliance with applicable permit conditions
- Assist with the development and adherence to compliance plans, permit compliance and rule/regulation compliance
- Communicating with regulatory agencies, industry trade associations, production facilities, and technical personnel on various compliance issues and regulatory development
- Learning and understanding the steel manufacturing process
- Evaluate new regulations for applicability to the facility and prepare programs for compliance with new requirements.
- Responsible for collecting data and preparing various reports on environmental metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis across the entire organization.
- Responsible for collecting data and assisting in preparing responses to information requests related to customer and other environmental inquiries
- Utilize the ORACLE Enterprise system to create, track, maintain and control purchase orders and invoices for a variety of projects and programs across the Environmental Affairs group.
- Create and manage spreadsheets and databases integrating use of AI where appropriate
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Environmental Science, chemical or other environmentally related course of study.
- 2-4+ years working in environmental or steelmaking field or similar fields with focus on environmental control equipment
- Computer literacy with an expert level skill set in Microsoft Office, database products and other programs; familiarity with AI (Co-pilot, Claude or others)
Skills and Abilities:
- Self-directed individual with the ability to handle simultaneous tasks and adapt quickly and smoothly to changing project requirements.
- Ability to take initiative and ownership, self-motivated pro-active approach, and ability to see things through to the end.
- Technical competency and understanding of CWA, CAA, RCRA and other federal and state waste related programs.
- Knowledge of best-in class practices with respect to environmental regulation and sustainability initiative is required.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, internal and external
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Ability to be resourceful, hands-on and work both independently and as part of a high-performing team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Location and Travel
- Travel is required
- Remote; preferred candidates in close proximity of our Pittsburgh, PA corporate headquarters and Mon Valley Works or other major operating locations, including Indiana, Minnesota, Alabama and Arkansas