Environmental Engineer

United Taconite LLC

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Middletown Works Until 8/22/2026 First posted June 9, 2026 Last posted June 9, 2026
Job description

Location: Middletown, OH


Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for an Environmental Engineer at our Middletown, Ohio operation. The Environmental Engineer is responsible required to analyze, assess, interpret, and evaluate regulatory compliance within the plant. This is usually a concentration in one area of regulatory expertise (air, water, or waste) and requires a well-developed knowledge of the steelmaking process. This position provides environmental audits, direction, supports record keeping, advice, permitting and planning regarding compliance of the various operating units. It also addresses environmental emergencies and citations on a 24 hour basis and provides in-plant escort for regulatory inspectors.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Performs internal environmental audits of the plant and provides regulatory guidance to plant management regarding regulatory compliance.
  • Drafts the application for plant environmental operating permits.
  • Assesses the impact of regulatory changes that affect plant operations.
  • Provides direction and assistance to maintenance and operating departments for implementing new regulatory requirements.
  • Interacts with State and Federal regulatory agencies with regard to environmental operating permits, inspections and other regulatory matters.
  • Audits and maintains the ISO 14001 Environmental Management system.
  • Prepares and submits required environmental reports.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required. Preferably a Chemical, Environmental, or Civil Engineer.
  • Environmental Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Solid computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
  • Must be able to work in a 24/7 environment and be on call as needed.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

About this role

Summary

Analyze, ensure environmental compliance, conduct audits, draft permits, and interact with agencies in a manufacturing setting.

Job title

Environmental Engineer

Experience level

null

Industry

steel

Location requirements

Middletown, OH; on-site; willing to work in a 24/7 environment

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineeringregulationscommunicationcomputer skillsMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

environmental regulationsISO 14001manufacturing experience

Specializations

regulatory complianceenvironmental auditingpermittingISO 14001steelmaking
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Middletown, OH, USA

On-site City