Environmental Engineer

Steel-Dynamic; Sinton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics Inc. is seeking a dedicated Environmental Compliance professional to partner with the environmental team to ensure adherence to Federal, State, and local regulations while supporting plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects.

You will oversee air, wastewater, Stormwater/TPDES programs, prepare reports, manage compliance schedules, and lead audits. A Bachelor's in environmental field and 3+ years' experience in industrial settings are required; strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of environmental compliance experience in industrial/manufacturing.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental permitting activities, renewals, modifications, and new applications.
• Interact with Federal, state, and local agencies and industry groups.
• Support compliance through data collection, sampling, monitoring, and recordkeeping.
• Manage compliance schedules, inspections, and audit readiness.
• Lead air compliance programs including Title V, PSD, and CEMS oversight.
• Ensure SPCC, P2, and hazardous waste management programs are implemented.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Science

Job description

Subsidiary

Steel Dynamics

Overview

Partner with the environmental team to maintain compliance with applicable Federal, State, local environmental regulations, and permit requirements while supporting operational, maintenance, and capital improvement activities.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee environmental permitting activities, including permit renewals, modifications, and new permit applications, by coordinating with environmental consultants and regulatory agencies to support operational objectives, facility growth, capital projects, and regulatory compliance.
• Interact with Federal, State and Local agencies, along with legislative bodies, trade groups, legal consultants, and other professional groups.
• Support environmental compliance through data collection, sampling, monitoring, and maintenance of required documentation.
• Manage environmental compliance schedules, inspection programs, and recordkeeping systems to ensure regulatory compliance and strengthen audit readiness.
• Manage air compliance programs including PBR, PSD, and Title V permit compliance and monitoring, emissions calculations, deviation reporting, CEMS oversight and reporting, recordkeeping, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with TPDES wastewater and stormwater permit requirements, coordination of compliance activities, including monitoring, reporting, SWPPP inspections, and corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and implement SPCC, Pollution Prevention (P2), and hazardous waste management programs.
• Prepare, review, and submit required environmental reports including Tier II, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), hazardous waste summaries, discharge monitoring reports (DMRs), emissions inventories, and other compliance reports.
• Support implementation and continual improvement of the facility’s ISO 14001 Management System.
• Assist with radiation program and detection systems, including rejections for incoming product material or scrap steel.
• Assist environmental team members with coordinating personnel and resources to complete daily environmental compliance activities.
• Provide training as needed to meet various environmental requirements.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of environmental compliance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Preferred:

• 5+ years of environmental compliance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Title V program management, CEMS monitoring and reporting, TPDES wastewater compliance, hazardous waste management, and environmental reporting is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with management, technical teams, and consultants to support operational improvements, capital projects, and proactive compliance efforts.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with environmental compliance calculations, data analysis, and interpretation of regulatory requirements.

Steel Dynamics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.