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Environmental & Sustainability Engineer
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What they do
An Environmental Engineer develops solutions to environmental problems using engineering, biology, chemistry, and geology. Addresses pollution control, waste disposal, recycling, or public health issues. Works on local environmental issues, such as polluted groundwater, or global or regional issues, such as acid rain. Works with environmental scientists and public policymakers to identify problems and develop technologies that benefit people and protect the environment.
$103,027 / year median in the U.S.
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- 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 Required BS in in Environmental, Engineering, Metallurgy, Sustainability, or science related field and 2 years' steel or manufacturing experience.