Air Quality Permitting Lead for Sustainable Steel

Mesabi Metallics; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics is seeking an experienced Permitting Manager – Air Quality to lead air permitting strategy for our DRI and Integrated Steel Plant projects. You will coordinate with engineering, EPC/EPCM contractors, operations, and regulators to secure and maintain permits.

The role requires a strong understanding of Clean Air Act programs, PSD/NSR, and Title V, with proven ability to manage schedules, deliver regulatory submissions, and communicate with stakeholders across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience supporting air permitting, environmental compliance, or regulatory affairs within large industrial facilities.
• Experience with EPC/EPCM delivery models preferred.
• Experience in steel, mining, metals, manufacturing, or heavy industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Clean Air Act, PSD, NSR, Title V permitting and emissions programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead air permitting activities for DRI and related facilities.
• Develop and execute permitting strategies across project development, engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Prepare, review, and manage air permit applications, modifications, renewals, and submissions.
• Coordinate emissions inventories, dispersion modeling, and regulatory evaluations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and regulatory agencies on permitting requirements.
• Monitor schedules, regulatory commitments, and project milestones.
• Support Environmental Impact Assessments and environmental audits.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Mesabi Metallics is seeking an experienced Permitting Manager – Air Quality to lead air permitting strategy for our DRI and Integrated Steel Plant projects. You will coordinate with engineering, EPC/EPCM contractors, operations, and regulators to secure and maintain permits.

The role requires a strong understanding of Clean Air Act programs, PSD/NSR, and Title V, with proven ability to manage schedules, deliver regulatory submissions, and communicate with stakeholders across multiple teams.